African Health Organizations

Here you find non- organizational and governmental organizations, networks, partnerships, academic institutions, UN agencies and African Union entities committed to improving health and health care in Africa. Many of these organizations have offices and programs in a number of Sub-Sahara African countries. The location of the headquarters of each health organization is indicated in this directory.

Posted 6 years ago

Inspired by potential benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER), over 40 faculty and staff representing eight health science institutions from across Africa came together and…

 Academic institution / 692 views

Posted 6 years ago

ARUA is a network of sixteen leading research universities of the Region that strive to expand and enhance the quality of research done in Africa…

 Academic institution / 687 views

Posted 6 years ago

AAWORD is a pan-African, non-profit organization with more than 1000 members. The Association undertakes and supports research, training and advocacy with the intention of promoting…

 Non-Government Organization / 671 views

Posted 6 years ago

APHRC is a non-profit organization committed to conducting high-quality, policy-relevant research on the population and health-related issues facing sub-Saharan Africa in the next century. The…

 Non-Government Organization / 657 views

Posted 6 years ago

CWGH works to enhance community participation in health through advocacy, networking and capacity development for the attainment of the Right to Health and Equitable Health…

 Non-Government Organization / 635 views

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AMREF Health Africa strives to improve the health of disadvantaged people in Africa. The charity operates in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, West…

 Non-Government Organization / 609 views

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DPHRU is an extramural research unit based at the University of the Witwatersrand. Addressing national priorities of increasing life expectancy, decreasing maternal and child mortality…

 Academic institution / 603 views

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The Knowledge Management Portal is an online resource that integrates health and health related information resources from the Ugandan Ministry of Health and beyond. The…

 Government health organization / 603 views

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IPPFAR is the leading Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service delivery organization and the leading SRH and sexual rights advocacy voice in Africa. The programs…

 Non-Government Organization / 601 views

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WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. The organization is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters,…

 UN agency / 596 views

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Doctors with Africa CUAMM is a non-profit organization focused on healthcare. CUAMM works to protect and improve the wellbeing and health of vulnerable communities in…

 Non-Government Organization / 591 views

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AWA is an entity of the African Union with the specific mandate to lead advocacy, accountability and resource mobilization efforts to advance a robust African…

 African Union initiative / 588 views

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