Africa CDC Call for Applications: Youth Digital Health Champions

Africa CDC is calling for proposals for the Youth Digital Health Champions, a 1 year leadership program empowering African youth to shape the future of digital health. 

The Youth in Digital Health Network (YiDHN), is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering youth‑driven innovations and participation in digital health. Recognizing the transformative role of African young professionals in shaping the future of healthcare and achieving Universal Healthcare coverage in Africa, YiDHN provides a structured platform for capacity building, collaboration, advocacy, and policy engagement across Africa. YiDHN’s thematic areas align with its broader Strategy objectives to Strengthen capacity and digital literacy among youth; Engage youth in governance and regulatory forums; Facilitate access to funding and pathways for sustainable scale; Connect youth with key stakeholders in digital health.

Eligibility: 

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:

  • Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
  • Nationality/Residency: Must be a citizen of an African Union member state. Africans in the diaspora can also apply.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in at least one of these languages – English, French, Arabic, Portuguese (with ability to participate in cross-lingual platforms preferred).
  • Engagement in Digital Health: Must be actively involved in digital health through one or more of the following:
    • Innovation (e.g., startup founder, technology developer)
    • Research and Academia
    • Public health programs utilizing digital tools
    • Policy development or advocacy
    • Capacity building or digital literacy initiatives

Read more here to apply.

Application deadline, 14th of September. 2025 at 11:00 PM GMT+3.

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