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  • Wuntia’s Story Of Growth And Impact
    5 June 2026
    We are delighted to share the personal story of Wuntia Gomda, a committed member of the AL for Health Network and founder of Panorama Health…

  • Emeline Joyce Ngaha Dingue – Building Safe Spaces for Health and Hope to Transform Youth Mental Health
    21 May 2026
    Emeline Joyce Ngaha Dingue, is a passionate mental health advocate, who has contributed significantly to building systems, communities, and safe spaces where people can heal,…

  • Umu Salamata Jalloh –From Sierra Leone to Global Impact: Inspiring Africa’s Youth in STEM
    10 April 2026
    Whereas some leaders chase success, others create pathways for generations to thrive. Umu Salamata Jalloh, a Sierra Leonean biomedical engineer, researcher, and youth empowerment advocate – belongs firmly…

  • Celumusa Ndlangamandla – From the AL for Health Research Fellowship to Johns Hopkins: A Journey of Growth and Purpose
    13 February 2026
    Celumusa C. Ndlangamandla — a dedicated mental health nurse from Eswatini, and PhD student at the John Hopkins School of Nursing. His journey reflects the…

  • Kidus Mersha – Building Africa’s Future in Healthcare and Sustainability
    22 November 2025
    Some leaders build careers. Others build systems, industries, and futures. Kidus Mersha Alemayehu, an Ethiopian professional with nearly a decade of impact across healthcare, sustainability,…

  • Highlights from the AfriLabs Annual Gathering and AL for Health Week in Kenya
    • For Future Leaders
    11 November 2025
    The 2025 AfriLabs Annual Gathering and AL for Health Week brought together Africa’s brightest innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for four inspiring days of learning, collaboration,…

  • From Zimbabwe to the Lab: How Brooklyn Nhema is Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Healthcare
    • For Future Leaders
    31 October 2025
    For centuries, African wisdom has carried remedies rooted in the soil; remedies whispered from elders, brewed in clay pots, and trusted by communities long before…
  • A smiling male doctor stands in a hospital. Text reads: "AI for Health Co-Creation Fund 2025. Up to $1800 in funding for innovative health projects across Africa. Empowering African leaders to tackle pressing health challenges.

    What the Health Co-Creation Fund Is Doing Now 
    • For Future Leaders
    28 August 2025
    What if one good idea — tested, tweaked, and led by local people — could quietly change a whole neighborhood? You don’t need to imagine:…
  • A group of children in school uniforms stand outdoors holding colorful posters about handwashing. The posters feature messages like "Wash your hands" and various illustrations. Trees and a thatched-roof building are in the background.

    Exciting Opportunity! Apply for the 2025 AL for Health Co-Creation Fund
    • For Future Leaders
    4 February 2025
    AL for Health, in partnership with ELMA Philanthropies, is thrilled to announce the second edition of the AL for Health Co-Creation Fund! This initiative empowers…

  • Applications Now Open for the AL for Health Research Fellowship!
    • For Future Leaders
    6 September 2024
    Are you passionate about healthcare research? Do you want to make a significant impact on Africa’s healthcare system? The AL for Health Research Fellowship is…