Youth Digital Health Champions

Are you aged 18–35 and passionate about youth-led innovations? Applications are now open for the Youth Digital Health Champions program! This initiative is designed to empower young leaders shaping the digital health landscape across Africa.

📝 About Youth Digital Health Champions

The Youth in Digital Health Network (YiDHN), established by Africa CDC, is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering youth-driven innovations and participation in digital health. It recognizes the transformative role of African young professionals in achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage and shaping the future of healthcare in Africa.

Key Objectives of YiDHN:

• Strengthen capacity and digital literacy among youth.
• Engage youth in governance and regulatory forums.
• Facilitate access to funding and pathways for sustainable scale.
• Connect youth with key stakeholders in digital health.

The Youth Digital Health Champions (Y-DHC) program seeks to:

• Identify, profile, and connect dynamic young leaders in digital health.
• Build a visible and impactful network to inform policies and amplify youth leadership.
• Strengthen local innovation ecosystems across Africa.

🎁 Benefits of Being a Youth Digital Health Champion

Participants in the program will enjoy the following benefits:

• Visibility and Recognition
  Featured profiles and stories shared across Africa CDC and YiDHN channels, raising visibility at national, regional, and continental levels.

• Access to High-Level Convenings
  Opportunities to participate in YiDHN-branded webinars, policy dialogues, and Africa CDC forums. Selected champions will attend the Africa HealthTech Summit – #AHTS2025.

• Peer Networking and Collaboration
  Connection to a vibrant, cross-continental community of digital health innovators for shared learning and joint initiatives.

• Capacity Building and Policy Engagement
  Invitations to training sessions, workshops, and policy engagements to enhance leadership, technical, and advocacy skills.

• Support for Scale-Up and Expansion
  Access to seed funding, mentorship, and coaching from industry leaders. Participation in innovation challenges, fellowships, and accelerator programs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
2. Nationality/Residency: Must be a citizen of an African Union member state. Africans in the diaspora are also eligible.
3. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Arabic, or Portuguese (cross-lingual participation is preferred).
4. Engagement in Digital Health: Must be actively involved in digital health through one or more of the following:
   • Innovation (e.g., startup founder, technology developer)
   • Research and academia
   • Public health programs utilizing digital tools
   • Policy development or advocacy
   • Capacity building or digital literacy initiatives

📅 Application Process

To apply, submit the following documents by September 14, 2025, 11:00 PM GMT+3:

• Completed application form
• CV/Resume (maximum 2 pages)
• One letter of recommendation
• Optional: Links to projects, publications, or media

Application Links:

• View Details of Youth Digital Health Champions
• Apply Here

📌 Important Dates

• Date Published: September 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 14, 2025

🌟 Sponsor Organization

This opportunity is sponsored by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Take this chance to become a leader in digital health innovation and policy across Africa. Apply now and join a network of changemakers driving the future of healthcare!

• Visibility and Recognition: Featured profiles and stories shared across Africa CDC and YiDHN channels, raising the visibility of each Champion’s work at national, regional, and continental levels.
• Access to High-Level Convenings: Opportunities to participate in YiDHN-branded webinars, policy dialogues, and Africa CDC forums to share insights, influence agendas, and build credibility. Some Youth Champions will be selected to participate in the Africa HealthTech Summit – #AHTS2025.
• Peer Networking and Collaboration: Connection to a vibrant, cross-continental community of like-minded digital health innovators and advocates for shared learning and joint initiatives.
• Capacity Building and Policy Engagement: Priority invitations to training sessions, workshops, and policy engagements designed to enhance leadership, technical, and advocacy skills.
• Support for scaleup and expansion: The initiative will pursue strategic partnerships and sponsorships aimed at unlocking additional opportunities. This will include access to seed funding and support for youth-led digital health startups, mentorship and coaching from industry leaders, participation in Continental and international innovation challenges, fellowships, and accelerator programs.