Africa CDC Youth

14/09/2026

Applications for the Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC2026) are now closed.

We thank everyone who took the time to apply and engage with this opportunity. We received an overwhelming 10,911 applications from young people across all 54 African Union Member States, with 45.6% of applicants being women.

These numbers reflect the passion and energy that young professionals across the continent bring to Africa’s development. The review process now begins, and successful applicants will be contacted in due course. We appreciate your patience and look forward to what lies ahead.

13/09/2026

Africa is ready. And Africa’s youth are ready to go unlimited.

The Africa CDC's Youth Pre-Conference is coming to Addis Ababa alongside , bringing young African voices to the heart of the continent’s conversation.

Applications close today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/1zs2Lt58iqWXv8FE7

07/09/2026

📢 Calling all young people across Africa!

Are you ready to help drive meaningful change in the health of mothers, newborns, children and adolescents? Join the Youth Pre-Launch Regional Webinar 2026 and help shape the African Union Champion’s Roadmap on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) 2026–2030.

Under the theme “Nothing for Us Without Us: Starting the Three Zeros Journey with Youth,” this webinar will provide a platform for African youth to share their priorities, evidence and recommendations—and ensure they are reflected in the Roadmap launch.

It will also help establish a sustained mechanism for meaningful youth participation in the Roadmap’s implementation and accountability.

🗓️ Today: 7 September 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00–16:30 EAT
💻 Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/mR7m50ZIOKY

Don’t just witness change, lead it.

05/09/2026

Applications for the YPC 2026 are open until 13 September 2026.

Ready to apply but wondering about the eligibility criteria, YPC tracks, and frequently asked questions? We’ve got you covered! 👇

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/1zs2Lt58iqWXv8FE7

📖 Read the detailed Call for Applications to find all the information you need before submitting your application.

05/09/2026

L’avenir de l’Afrique commence avec VOUS ! Êtes-vous prêt(e) à inspirer le changement et à porter la voix de la jeunesse africaine ?

Les candidatures sont ouvertes pour la Pré-Conférence des Jeunes d’Africa CDC (YPC 2026) ! Rejoignez-nous à Addis-Abeba, Éthiopie, du 21 au 22 novembre 2026, juste avant la 5ème Conférence Internationale sur la Santé Publique en Afrique ( ).

Nous recherchons des jeunes africain(e)s passionné(e)s : professionnels de santé, étudiants, chercheurs, innovateurs, entrepreneurs, défenseurs, communicateurs et leaders communautaires. Saisissez cette opportunité unique de façonner l’agenda du continent en matière de sécurité et de souveraineté sanitaires !

🎉 Les participants sélectionnés bénéficieront d’une prise en charge complète pour participer à et .

⏰ Date limite : 13 septembre 2026 à 17h00 EAT
🔗 Postulez ici : https://forms.gle/rQ1gKPF7S2Ym68jK6
📌 Plus d’infos : https://africacdc.org/.../applications-now-open-africa.../

Ne laissez pas passer votre chance de faire entendre votre voix et d’avoir un impact réel sur la santé publique en Afrique. Ensemble, bâtissons un avenir plus sûr et plus sain !

04/09/2026

Africa’s youth are not just the future, they are co-architects of the health future we want. Join the conversation and help shape the Three Zeros agenda for a healthier Africa.

📅 Monday 7 September 2026
⏰ 15:00–16:30 EAT
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/mR7m50ZIOKY

Do not miss a moment to make your voice count.

Africa’s youth, your voice is the future.

As we approach the launch of the AU Champion’s Roadmap for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) 2026–2030, young people from every corner of the continent are stepping up to lead the change.

This webinar is your platform to speak out, shape priorities, and drive real action on the Three Zeros:

⭕ Zero home deliveries
⭕ Zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths
⭕ Zero unvaccinated children

Be part of a powerful gathering of young leaders, health advocates, and partners from across Africa. Your ideas and priorities will help shape a Youth Communiqué to be presented at the official roadmap launch on 9 September.

Don’t miss this chance to make your voice count.

📅 Monday, 7 September 2026
⏰ 15:00–16:30 EAT
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/mR7m50ZIOKY

03/09/2026

Africa is ready to shape the future of health security and sovereignty. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your bold ideas and solutions to CPHIA 2026.

Submit your side event proposal by 15 September: https://cphia.africacdc.org/side-events

This November, 30,000+ leaders, scientists, practitioners, innovators, young people and partners will gather in Addis Ababa for CPHIA 2026.

Now is your chance to help shape the conversations around Africa’s health security and sovereignty.

The Call for Side Events is open. Bring the bold ideas, partnerships, debates and solutions that deserve a place on the CPHIA stage.

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📅 23–27 November 2026
⏳ Side event proposals close 15 September 2026

Africa is ready. Are you?

Submit your proposal: https://cphia.africacdc.org/side-events

01/09/2026

Africa’s future is in your hands. Africa is Ready! Are you ready to lead?

Applications are now open for the Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC) 2026!

Join us in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 21–22 November 2026, just before the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026), for a unique opportunity to shape the continent’s health security and sovereignty agenda.

We’re looking for passionate young African health professionals, students, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, advocates, communicators, and community leaders. Selected participants will receive full sponsorship to attend both and .

⏰ Application deadline: 13 September 2026, 17:00 EAT
🔗 Apply now: https://forms.gle/rQ1gKPF7S2Ym68jK6
📌 More details: https://africacdc.org/news-item/applications-now-open-africa-cdc-youth-pre-conference-2026/

Don’t miss your moment to make a difference.

31/08/2026

Attention, African Youth! A new era of opportunity is about to unfold just for you. Stay tuned; big news is coming your way!

26/08/2026

🇳🇬 In Nigeria, the Domestication and Implementation Committee for Africa CDC’s Youth Engagement and Participation in Global Health ( ) Strategy is taking important steps to turn that vision into action.

During a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the Committee shared progress on the domestication process, its implementation workplan and stakeholder engagement roadmap.

The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to institutionalising meaningful youth engagement in health and ensuring young people have a stronger voice in shaping the future of health in Nigeria and across Africa.