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Associate Director, AHC Programs
Apply for this senior leadership role with the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) to lead regional programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance health leadership, education, and innovation across Africa.
Turning Research into Policies that Improve Health and Wellbeing
Join Dr. Collins Okoyo, Principal Statistician at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), as he shares practical lessons on bridging the gap between research and policy, drawing on over a decade of experience in health data science, epidemiology, and disease modelling.
Building Bridges for Safer Births: How Funmi Odushola connects trusted community caregivers with formal healthcare in Nigeria
Safe childbirth often depends on more than access to a health facility—it depends on trust. In Nigeria, Funmi Odushola is helping build bridges between traditional community caregivers and the formal health system to support healthier pregnancies and safer births.
Africa Health Collaborative Annual Convening 2026: Unlocking Africa Through Youth-led Health Innovation
The 2026 Annual Convening will spotlight Africa's greatest strength—its young people, bringing together young innovators, health leaders, universities, governments, and ecosystem catalysts to explore practical solutions to Africa's PHC challenges.
From Nurse to Changemaker: Betty Etornam Yibor’s Mission to Keep Girls in School
Read about how Betty Etornam Yibor is combining healthcare, advocacy, and social impact to improve the lives of girls and communities across Ghana.
Apply for the Fully-Funded Effective Healthcare Management Program (2026-2027 Cohort)
Apply for this fully-funded 9-month online program designed to equip Africa's next generation of healthcare leaders with advanced skills in healthcare management and strategic leadership.
Women Innovators Shaping Africa’s Health Future: Highlights from FemSTEM Africa 2026
The programme culminated in a showcase of six women-led ventures from across Africa addressing some of the continent's most pressing health challenges through locally developed and contextually relevant solutions.
KAARAANGE and HerbIma Take Top Honors at #HIFest2026 Pitch Competition
HIFest 2026 demonstrated that when young innovators are equipped with the right networks, mentorship, and opportunities, they are well-positioned to help shape the future of healthcare on the continent.
Beyond Hospitals and Academia: Career Pathways for Scientists and Health Professionals
Join Dr. Anniemarie Suma Maumba for the next Health in Africa Webinar series as we explore the diverse career opportunities available across the healthcare sector.
What Ghana’s Vaccine Ambitions Teach Us About Africa’s Health Sovereignty
Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI), shares Ghana's compelling vision for health sovereignty at the Health Innovation Festival (HIFest 2026) in Accra.