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 / 694 views

Posted 6 years ago

The AHN, a non-profit organization, is a coalition of heart foundations, cardiac societies and individuals working in the field of cardiovascular disease in Africa. The…

 Non-Government Organization / 785 views

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Founded and based in Africa, ANPPCAN promotes child rights and child protection. The Network conducts research and documentation to initiate or strengthen programs for children….

 Network (advocacy or NGO) / 756 views

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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 / 658 views

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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 / 688 views

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The AU works towards a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa. The departments of the AU, among others include rural economy and agriculture, science & technology,…

 African Union initiative / 728 views

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Africare is an African-American led non-profit international development organization. The charity works to improve the quality of life of the people in Africa having thousands…

 Non-Government Organization / 588 views

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HDSS provides a research platform for the Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit of the Medical Research Council (MRC) and University of the…

 Academic institution / 560 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 / 589 views

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AMMREN is a network of African journalists and scientists working together to reduce the burden of malaria, which is endemic in most parts of Africa….

 Network (advocacy or NGO) / 586 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 / 610 views

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