Pré-Conférence Jeunesse Africa CDC 2026

The Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC) 2026 is a continental platform for young Africans shaping the future of public health through research, innovation, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. Held ahead of the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026), the event focuses on building Africa’s health systems resilience and sovereignty.

What it offers

• A platform for young Africans to connect with emerging leaders, public health institutions, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.
• Five thematic axes: Health digital, research and innovation; Building Africa’s public health workforce; One Health, preparedness and emergency response; Local production and health sovereignty; Youth leadership in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV.
• Discussions on concrete questions like health system leadership, local production, and youth contributions to health sovereignty.

Who can apply

• Young Africans from all five African Union member states’ regions (Central, East, North, Southern, West).
• Open to young professionals, students, researchers, innovators, advocates, and leaders in public health, digital health, emergency response, SRH/HIV, and local production.

How to apply

• Review the official call and prospectus (available in French and English).
• Submit your application via the official Africa CDC application page.

Good to know

• The call was published on 31 August 2026; check the prospectus for the exact deadline, as it is not specified in the announcement.
• Early application is encouraged due to potential rapid closing of the call.