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Scientific Conference
Largest gathering of health economists and experts in health financing within AfricaLearn More
Mission
To contribute to the promotion and strengthening of the use of health economics and health policy analysis in achieving equitable and efficient health systems and improved health outcomes in Africa, especially for the most vulnerable populationsLearn More
Vision
Better and equitable health for Africans through better policies and efficient use of resourcesLearn More
Why AfHEA?
- Originating from Africa with a Bilingual forum identity for cross continent engagement.
- Unique platform for researchers and policymakers
- Member driven with engaged volunteers from throughout Africa
- Insights in policy and health economics
- Network for exchange of knowledge and career development
- Advancing the profession and young African researchers
- African local partner with African expertise
Membership
Our membership base is composed of researchers, policy makers, health professionals, academics and students, practitioners from Ministries of Health, Finance and related agencies, individuals from the INGO/NGO and community-based organizations, development partners and others with a research or policy interest in the subject areas covered by AfHEALearn More
Online learning
We provide online courses in research areas aimed at capacity building of our members, especially early-to mid-career researchers. AfHEA makes use of its experience and technical knowledge to craft courses that address our learners most desired learning goals in their various fields.Browse Courses
Recent updates
Happy New Year 2024! | 2023 End of Year Statement to AfHEA Members
On behalf of the Board and Executive Committee and the Executive Director, Prof. John Ataguba of the African Health Economics…
Championing Health Equality: Acknowledgement of the impact of @AfHEA_Africa’s Work by UNAIDS Special Advocate for Young Women and Adolescent Girls
It is great to see the work of @AfHEA_Africa championed by our Executive Director, Prof. John Ataguba (@john_ataguba), and taken…
EcASaRH Project Policy Briefs
The design of the The Economics of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (EcASaRH) Interventions in Ghana and Senegal Project was…
Telling the story of the need to prioritise adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from EcASaRH research project
Adolescents comprise a sizeable proportion of the population in many countries in Africa. However, there is increasing global concern regarding…
EcASaRH Webinar: IHEA SIG Recording Access
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share with you the recording of the Economics of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health…
2nd ECOVA Webinar: Cloud Recording Access
Dear Colleagues, Please find the cloud recording of the Second Webinar for AfHEA’s ECOVA Project: “Rapid Assessment Review of Existing…
African Health Policy, Economics and Research Network (AHPERNET)
Join the online discussion group of the African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) on Google Groups. Please feel free to apply for membership if you have not registered as yet, and to contribute to any topic that interests you if you are registered.Join the discussion
Excited to announce the African Pre-conference hosted by @KEMRI_Wellcome and @AFHEA_Africa in preparation for the Health Systems Global Symposium! 🌍 Join us online on March 11th, 2-4 pm GMT. Don't miss out! https://t.co/KqOs4Tnske
— Health Systems Global (@H_S_Global) February 21, 2024