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 populationsVision
Better and equitable health for Africans through better policies and efficient use of resourcesLearn more about AfHEA
Why AfHEA?
- African Origin and Identity
- Bilingual forum for cross continent engagement
- Unique platform where both researchers and policymakers interact
- Member driven with engaged volunteers from throughout Africa
- Expertise and insights in health economics and policy nexus
- Network for exchange of knowledge and career development
- Committed to advancing the profession and supporting 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
E-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
2022 End of Year Statement to AfHEA Members
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Board and Executive Committee and the Executive Director, Prof. John Ataguba of the African…
Registration for the ECOVA Webinar 2022 is open!
Dear Colleagues, You are warmly invited to register and participate in this exciting webinar themed, “Guaranteeing equitable access to vaccines in Africa:…
Call for Proposals – 2022 Joint WHO African Region/TDR Impact Grants for Regional Priorities
Dear Colleagues, This call for proposals is a joint initiative between TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank WHO Special Programme for Research…
Call for Expression of Interest to serve on AfHEA’s Scientific Committee
The African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) holds its international scientific conference every two years. The Scientific Committee plays…
AfHEA preparing for the IHEA congress – abstract reviews
Dear African Health Economists, We are excited that the next International Health Economics Association (IHEA) congress is happening in Cape…
African Health Economics and Financing Capacity Forum
The Executive Director, Prof. John Ataguba together with a team from AfHEA are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia addressing a variety…
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