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.
How to apply
Applications are now open. Download the prospectus in your chosen language, below, for more information
Closing date: December 30, 2024
Link to apply: https://africacdc.org/kofi-annan-global-health-leadership-programme/