Impact of Ecosystems on Africa
To enhance the stability and growth of African health sectors, HECO focuses on increasing the number of primary healthcare workers with stable employment by assembling essential building blocks for these sectors.
The purpose of the Health Ecosystems Pillar is to train and prepare a new generation of talented health professionals with the broad sets of skills required to drive equitable and inclusive growth in Africa.
The Health Collaborative develops these building blocks to ensure that there are always sufficient numbers of highly skilled, work-ready graduates across a spectrum of disciplines responding to Africa’s needs.
Programs under the Health Ecosystem Pillar are tailored to equip young leaders with the perspective, skills, training, and credentials essential for developing innovative, sustainable, and equitable health sectors.
The Power of Partnership
Our Goal and how HECO and Partners work together
Train professionals across a broad range of disciplines critical for sustainable and equitable health-sector growth.
Under the Health Ecosystems Pillar, Health Collaborative Partners work to co-create and train a new generation of talented health professionals with advanced skills required to drive equitable and inclusive growth in Africa.
Explore HECO Activities
Programs
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IMIx Certificate of Effective Healthcare Management
Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga
Canada
Introduction to Africa Health Public Policy
Ashesi University, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough
Canada
Ghana
Master of Biotechnology
Institute for Management & Innovation, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Master of Health Administration
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Master of Health Informatics
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Health
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Toronto
Canada
Centre for Reimagined Africa (CRA)
African Leadership University, University of Toronto
Canada
Mauritius
Rwanda
Research & Innovation
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Needs Assessment Research Study
News & Updates
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Apply for the Introduction to Public Policy Summer Course by Ashesi University
This opportunity is open to alumni and graduating students from our Africa Health Collaborative partner universities.
Apply for the AIMS Master’s in Mathematical Epidemiology (MathEpi) Scholarship
Apply for the 2025 AIMS MathEpi Master’s program. Fully funded scholarships for African students in statistics and public health. Deadline: March 15.
Engineering Dignity: Designing Low-Cost Prosthetics in the University of Cape Town’s MedTech Lab
Read about how Jemila Abdulai’s internship at UCT’s MedTech Lab strengthened her commitment to human-centered engineering, demonstrating how affordable innovations like the ADL Arm can expand access, restore dignity, and transform lives in underserved communities.
Graduate Scholarship Opportunities at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Apply for graduate (MPh, MSc, MPhil, PhD) scholarships at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Building Community-Led Health Futures in Cape Town
Learn about how the University of Cape Town is partnering with communities in South Africa to co-create health solutions for better health outcomes
2026-2027 Graduate Scholarships Open at the University of Toronto
We are pleased to announce the start of the 2026-2027 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at our Africa Health Collaborative partner universities. These graduate scholarships will be awarded to those individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in the associated health-related […]
Candidate Nominations for the ALU Public Sector Fellowship Program
African Leadership University (ALU) is thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity for public sector leaders championing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) projects. The ALU Public Sector Fellowship, now entering its third year, is a dynamic, 8-month, part-time program designed to empower leaders with essential skills to elevate service delivery and tackle Africa’s pressing […]
[Watch] Heavy Risk – An Environmental & Occupational Health Documentary
In Ghana’s Shama District, the rice fields of Whin Valley hold immense agricultural potential, providing food and livelihoods to the local community and beyond. But beneath this fertile land, a hidden story unfolds. Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the University of Toronto set out to explore how local farming practices and nearby #Galamsey (illegal mining) […]
From Bedside to Big Data: A Nurse’s Transition to Health Informatics
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of clinical expertise and technological innovation is where the most significant impacts are made. My journey from nursing to health informatics is a testament to this shift—a journey that began with hands-on patient care and led me to the forefront of digital health solutions. This transition wasn’t […]
2023 Baobab Summit
The Baobab Summit is a virtual event that celebrates the power of youth leadership, individual action, and positive social change across Africa.
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Lead, Strategic Initiatives
Suying Hugh, EdD
Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation
