African Health Organizations

Explore a directory of organizations dedicated to advancing health and healthcare in Africa. This directory includes non-governmental and governmental organizations, networks, partnerships, academic institutions, UN agencies, and African Union entities. From community-based initiatives to cutting-edge healthcare solutions, many of these organizations have a significant presence in Sub-Saharan African countries, with offices and programs spanning across the continent. The directory provides a platform to learn more about the African health organizations working tirelessly to improve healthcare in Africa and to discover new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund

Posted 6 years ago

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund aims to give voice and dignity to African children by building a rights-based movement. The charity has identified five priority focus areas to...

More Details: https://www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com/news

Non-Governmental Organization / 554 views

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

Posted 3 years ago

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the country’s national public health institute, with the mandate to lead the preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks and...

More Details: https://ncdc.gov.ng/#

Government health organization / 377 views

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC)

Posted 2 years ago

NCDC is the national public health institute with the mandate to lead the preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. The Institutes aims...

More Details: https://ncdc.gov.ng/

Government health organization / 149 views

Nigerian Medical Association

Posted 4 months ago

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is a professional association of medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria. The NMA serves as the umbrella organization for doctors and dentists in the...

More Details: https://nationalnma.org/

Non-Governmental Organization / 29 views

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Community Medicine & PHC Department

Posted 3 years ago

The Department of Community Medicine trains resident doctors in Community Medicine. The Center for Community Medicine and Primary Health Care is a wing of the Teaching Hospital &...

More Details: https://nauth.org.ng/uni_department/department-of-community-medicine-and-phc/

Academic institution / 362 views

Nursing Education Partnership Initiative (NEPI)

Posted 4 years ago

The Nurse Education Partnership Initiative strives to prepare the next generation of nurses and midwives to lead, change and shape the future of health care in Africa. NEPI...

More Details: https://icap.columbia.edu/what-we-do/our-expertise/human-resources-for-health/nepi/

Partnership / 379 views

Nyumbani Children’s Home

Posted 3 years ago

Nyumbani Children’s Home is a refuge for HIV/AIDS-affected children. The charity provides life-saving care and a loving home to HIV-positive children in Kenya. Nyumbani offers a holistic approach...

More Details: https://www.nyumbani.org/

Non-Governmental Organization / 338 views

Obafemi Awolowo University, College of Health Sciences

Posted 3 years ago

The Institute of Public Health is within the College of Health Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University. The Institute’s mission of becoming a centre for generating ideas about health...

More Details: https://chs.oauife.edu.ng/institute-public-health

Academic institution / 657 views

Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)

Posted 3 years ago

Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) is founded to raise awareness and advocate for policies to address HIV/AIDS in Africa. OAFLA mobilizes resources, builds partnerships, and...

More Details: https://oaflad.org/en/

Non-Governmental Organization / 365 views

Pakachere Institute for Health and Development Communication (Pakachere IHDC)

Posted 3 years ago

Pakachere IHDC is a health communication and development NGO that specializes in social and behavior change communication (SBCC). The organization is dedicated to improving the health of Malawians,...