Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa CDC-Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellowship Program, a prestigious initiative launched by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Kofi Annan Foundation. This program, which began on May 25, 2020, is specifically designed to identify and nurture future leaders in the field of public health across Africa.
The fellowship aims to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and networks to effectively address the unique public health challenges facing the continent. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes leadership training, policy development, and strategic thinking, along with opportunities for hands-on experience in public health initiatives.
Fellows will engage with experts from various fields, participate in collaborative projects, and explore innovative solutions to improve health systems in their home countries. By fostering a new generation of leaders, the program seeks to advance Africa’s public health systems and support the implementation of a new public health order that prioritizes health equity and sustainability.
The African Union Commission launched the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) – Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme on 25 May 2020 in partnership with the Kofi Annan Foundation, following its approval by the Governing Board of Africa CDC in March 2018.
Fellows admitted in the programme are senior public health professionals from African Union Member States who will contribute to and lead the implementation of a new public health order for Africa, and in turn mentor and develop the next generation of public health leaders for the continent.
As we reflect on the remarkable progress of the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Programme, having graduated 59 Fellows from over 20 AU Member States and currently training 25 more from 19 Member States, we have witnessed the tangible impact of this visionary initiative. The programme’s alumni have not only honed their leadership qualities but are also actively shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. With some leading national programmes, others are replicating leadership programmes in their institutions, and some have taken up Government positions, the ripple effect of this leadership program is undeniable.
Application for the 5th Cohort of the Fellowship programme is now open and the deadline for submission is 31st December 2025. Africa CDC continue to encourage diversity of applications from across the AU Member States and specifically for Cohort 5 Sexual and Reproductive health and Public Mental Health Professionals are encouraged to apply. In addition, staff in senior positions within Government Ministries and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) especially women are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
This program seeks exceptional leaders from African Union member states who are committed to advancing public health. To qualify, applicants must:
- Hold citizenship in an African Union member state.
- Possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant public health field.
- Have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience post-master’s degree in areas such as human medicine, health policy, sexual and reproductive health, One Health, animal health, environmental health, or finance.
- Be employed full-time in the public or private health sector in Africa.
- Demonstrate a strong track record of leadership or potential to influence public health outcomes positively across the continent.
More Information visit https://africacdc.org/kofi-annan-global-health-leadership-programme/
Follow the link to Apply:https://impact.africa-cdc.org/form/kaf-5
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