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Africa CDC Opens Applications for the Fully Funded African Epidemic Services Fellowship 2026 If your career goal is to become an epidemiologist, outbreak investigator, surveillance specialist, or public health leader, this may be one of the most valuable opportunities available in Africa this year. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially opened applications for the African Epidemic Services (AES) Epidemiology Track Fellowship 2026-2028 , a fully funded two-year professional training programme designed to strengthen Africa’s public health workforce. The programme combines classroom instruction, field epidemiology, mentorship, and real-world outbreak response experience across African Union Member States. For young public health professionals who want to build careers in disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and health security, this fellowship deserves serious consideration. What is the Africa CDC African Epidemic Services Fellowsh...

Top 5 Fully Funded Global Health Conferences You Should Apply for in 2026 Attending an international conference is one of the fastest ways to grow your professional network, present your research, learn from global experts, and discover new career opportunities. Yet for many students and early-career public health professionals, the cost of travel, accommodation, and registration makes these events seem out of reach. The good news is that many leading global health conferences offer travel scholarships, fellowships, or funding opportunities for participants from low- and middle-income countries, including many African nations. If you’re planning your professional development for 2026, these five conferences deserve a place on your radar. 1. World Health Summit 2026 The World Health Summit (WHS) is one of the world’s leading strategic forums for global health. Every year, it brings together policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, innovators, and international organiza...