African Forum For Research and Education in Health

The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) extends our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Christian Agyare on his well-deserved appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)! 🌍🎓

The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the University’s next Vice-Chancellor.

The appointment was made at the Council’s 292nd Special Meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Professor Agyare will serve a four-year term from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2030.

Learn more here⬇️
https://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-governing-council-appoints-professor-christian-agyare-13th-vice-chancellor

Today, we celebrate the heart of healthcare — our nurses. 💚🩺

Your compassion, resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication continue to transform lives and strengthen communities across Africa and beyond.

At AFREhealth, we honor every nurse who leads with care, serves with excellence, and inspires hope every single day.

Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses around the world.
Thank you for being the backbone of health systems and champions of humanity.

Are you a nurse or midwife ready to lead?
AFREhealth is calling Africa's next generation of nursing and midwifery leaders! 
We are proud to open applications for the James Hakim Leadership Development Programme — Nursing Leadership Training Programme . A transformative 10-week online programme designed to strengthen the leadership knowledge, clinical excellence, and professional impact of nurses and midwives across Africa's health systems.
What you will gain:
🎓 5 comprehensive
leadership modules
💻 Fully online — learn
from anywhere 
🤝 Expert facilitators
 
📜 Certificate of
completion
🌐 A network of elite
nursing and midwifery leaders across the continent
Who should apply? Registered Nurses and Midwives with 5+ years of experience working in health facilities across Africa who are ready to take their leadership to the next level.
📅 Application Deadline: 31st May 2026🔗
Apply now:  https://forms.gle/ug6dtAewRUzT3QFd8 
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
⚠️ Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

🌍 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱?
AFREhealth is calling Africa's next generation of nursing and midwifery leaders! 🏥💚
We are proud to open applications for the James Hakim Leadership Development Programme — Nursing Leadership Training Programme — a transformative 10-week online programme designed to strengthen the leadership knowledge, clinical excellence, and professional impact of nurses and midwives across Africa's health systems.
What you will gain:
🎓 5 comprehensive leadership modules
💻 Fully online — learn from anywhere in Africa
🤝 World-class facilitators and mentors
📜 Certificate of completion
🌐 A network of elite nursing and midwifery leaders across the continent
Who should apply?
Registered Nurses and Midwives with 5+ years of experience working in health facilities across Africa who are ready to take their leadership to the next level.
📅 Application Deadline: 31st May 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://forms.gle/WxCSSk7BXpt8Ay3c8
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
⚠️ Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 10th June 2026, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Don't wait — your leadership journey starts here. 🚀

Happening Today.
Click here to Register https://afrehealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ahZPPYn4TH-tsT0B4PEJQg #/registration

AFREhealth in collaboration with National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to invite you to the next session of our “Demystifying NIH” Monthly Webinar Series, titled “NIH Biosketch and Other Support using SciENcv Workshop”.

This 90-minute introductory workshop is designed to guide researchers through the preparation of NIH-compliant Biosketch and Other Support documents using SciENcv, in line with current NIH “Common Forms” requirements. The session will provide practical guidance to help applicants avoid common compliance errors that can delay or jeopardize grant submissions.

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM CAT | 4:00 PM EAT

🔔 Optional: Participants are encouraged to set up a free ORCID ID in advance (https://orcid.org).

👉 Register here: https://afrehealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ahZPPYn4TH-tsT0B4PEJQg

AFREhealth in collaboration with National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to invite you to the next session of our “Demystifying NIH” Monthly Webinar Series, titled “NIH Biosketch and Other Support using SciENcv Workshop”.

This 90-minute introductory workshop is designed to guide researchers through the preparation of NIH-compliant Biosketch and Other Support documents using SciENcv, in line with current NIH “Common Forms” requirements. The session will provide practical guidance to help applicants avoid common compliance errors that can delay or jeopardize grant submissions.

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM CAT | 4:00 PM EAT

🔔 Optional: Participants are encouraged to set up a free ORCID ID in advance (https://orcid.org).

👉 Register here: https://afrehealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ahZPPYn4TH-tsT0B4PEJQg

We are delighted that our own Dr. Brian Halubanza — AI specialist and AFREhealth member — will be speaking at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026, April 27–29 at UNON, Nairobi 🇰🇪.
Dr. Halubanza will represent AFREhealth's commitment to innovation, technology, and stronger health systems across Africa. We are rooting for you! 🌍👏🏾 Brian Halubanza
📌 www.whsnairobi2026.com

🎓 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 — 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀
𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? We've got answers! 👇 https://forms.gle/4TiGia4Y5Zm711zK7

1. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲?
Yes! 100% online. We run 2 live virtual sessions per week, and all sessions are recorded and uploaded to our Learning Management System (LMS) — so you never miss out even if you can't attend live.

2. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀?
Our facilitators are seasoned professors and subject matter experts with years of academic and clinical practice. They have published extensively in their respective fields and dedicate time after each module to deep-dive discussions and answer all your questions personally.

3. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀?
Absolutely! Every participant is assigned a dedicated, experienced mentor who provides personalised guidance and support — especially during your final educational project submission.

4. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱?
The course covers 11 comprehensive modules including Curriculum Design & Development, Learning Theory, Principles of Assessment, Competence-Based Education (CBE), Mentorship, AI & E-learning Technologies, Interprofessional Education, Graduate Student Supervision, and more. Each module is carefully structured to build practical teaching skills you can apply immediately.

5. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲?
Yes! Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion and are celebrated at a virtual graduation ceremony — a well-deserved recognition of your commitment to excellence in health professions education.

6. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
Learning is active and engaging! Participants are expected to complete quizzes, surveys, forum discussions, reading materials, and a final educational project — all hosted on our LMS at learn.afrehealth.org

7. How long is the course?
The course runs for 5 weeks with 2 sessions per week — making it manageable alongside your professional commitments.

8. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲?
This course is designed for faculty, lecturers, and health professions educators across Africa and beyond who want to master modern teaching methods, curriculum design, and educational leadership.

9. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲?
💚 AFREhealth Members: $50
⬛ Non-Members: $75
10. What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is April 21, 2026. Don't wait — spots are limited!
📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/4TiGia4Y5Zm711zK7
📧 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: [email protected]

🌍 Great health education starts with great educators.
If you're ready to transform how you teach, lead, and inspire the next generation of health professionals — this is your moment.
AFREhealth's Pedagogy Course for Health Professions Educators is a power-packed 5-week online program built to elevate your teaching from good to exceptional. Facilitated by seasoned professors and subject matter experts with years of academic and clinical practice Globally.
📚 What you'll master:
✅ Learning theory & effective teaching strategies
✅ Curriculum design & assessment
✅ Mentorship in teaching
✅ AI & digital technologies in education
✅ Interprofessional education & quality assurance
📅 Starts: May 2026
🗓 Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
💰 Course Fee:
👉 AFREhealth Members — $50
👉 Non-Members — $75
Spots are limited. Don't teach another semester without this.
🔗 Apply now:
https://forms.gle/M2p48oWuBF8ULxE68

📢 We invite you to take part in a short AI in Health Professions Education survey.

Your input will help shape training, strategy, and responsible AI use across Africa.

⏱️ Takes just 5 minutes
👉 https://forms.gle/EudBosmXzKGQnxY17

Thank you for your valuable insights.

AI Needs Assessment Survey – Health Professions Education (HPE) Purpose statement This survey aims to assess current awareness, use, readiness, and priority needs for Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Health Professions Education. Findings will inform institutional strategy, faculty development, infrastructure investment, and ethical governance. Participation....