Overview
Africa continues to face complex healthcare challenges ranging from limited access to services and workforce shortages, to fragmented digital health systems and growing disease burdens. Addressing these realities requires more than technology; it requires leaders who understand systems, context, and people. The Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship (AHIF) was designed to produce such leaders.
The AHIF 2026 cohort is a 14-weeks, field-based fellowship designed to equip young African professionals with the skills, networks, and hands-on experience needed to identify problems, design, test, and scale context-relevant healthcare solutions.
Developed by InnovateHealth Africa (IHA), AHIF 2026 will place fellows directly within real health systems to work on real problems, alongside health facilities, communities, policymakers, and innovation hubs across the continent. Applications for AHIF 2026 are now open.
What You’ll Gain
As an AHIF Fellow, you will:
šøGain Hands-on experience designing and validating healthcare solutions within real-world health system contexts
šøDevelop core innovation, systems, and decision-making competencies relevant to health transformation
šøParticipate in structured cross-country and multidisciplinary collaboration
šøAccess guidance from experienced professionals across health, policy, and innovation ecosystems
šøJoin a high-impact community of innovators and foster invaluable partnerships that can accelerate your projects and open doors to future collaborations
šøReceive an official certification validating your newly acquired expertise in digital health innovation, recognized by institutions and employers across the continent.
Who Should Apply ?
AHIF 2026 is designed for young African Professionals who are ready to commit, learn and build. You are eligible if you:
šøAre a citizen of an African country and currently reside on the continent
šøAre aged 18ā35 years at the time of application
šøHave a background or demonstrated experience in healthcare, public health, digital health, technology, or innovation
šøShow a strong interest in healthcare innovation and digital transformation
šøCan commit time and effort to the full duration of the fellowship.
Key Dates
šøApplications Open: January 2026
šøScreening & Selection: March ā April 2026
šøFellowship Period: May ā July 2026
šøPost-Fellowship Support: August 2026 – onwards.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
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