Applications are officially open for the 2026 Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC 2026).
Hosted alongside the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026), this two-day event gathers young African leaders, students, researchers, innovators, and advocates to shape the future of public health and health security across the continent.
Anchored in the Africa CDC’s agenda for health sovereignty, YPC 2026 aims to move Africa away from healthcare dependency toward self-reliance, resilience, and local ownership.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Citizenship: Citizen of an African Union Member State.
- Background: Enrolled in an undergraduate program or holding relevant academic, professional, or community experience in public health, medicine, nursing, technology, health policy, communications, entrepreneurship, or related disciplines.
- Leadership: Proven commitment to improving healthcare through research, innovation, advocacy, or community initiatives.
- Availability: Full commitment to participate in both YPC 2026 and CPHIA 2026.
Sponsorship & Benefits
Selected delegates will receive full financial coverage, including:
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- Round-trip flight tickets
- Accommodation and meals
- Full CPHIA 2026 conference registration fees
- Opportunities to network with senior public health leaders, present research or projects, and join a pan-African network of youth leaders.
Key Conference Tracks
Participants will engage in discussions, workshops, and networking centered around:
- Digital Health, Research, and Innovation
- Strengthening Africa’s Public Health Workforce
- One Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Response
- Local Manufacturing and Health Sovereignty
- Youth Leadership in Sexual & Reproductive Health and HIV
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply in either English or French. You will need to submit an online form, a max 2-page CV, and a copy of your passport biodata page.
To submit your application, visit the Online Application Portal or check the Official Africa CDC Webpage for more details.
Disclaimer
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