A CALL TO UNITY AND VISION: BUILDING THE AFRICA WE ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE
 
Dear AFREhealth Members, Partners, and Friends, It is an honor to address you today as the newly elected President of AFREhealth. I step into this role with a sense of purpose, excitement, and deep respect for the work we have accomplished together and the future we are building. We are at a turning point, and it is with all of you that I am inspired to embark on this next chapter for AFREhealth.

The KNUST School of Nursing and Midwifery, in collaboration with the School of Medical Sciences, has organized a workshop on interprofessional education focusing on the mental health of pregnant adolescent mothers. The workshop addressed the necessity of interprofessional education and teamwork in preparing future healthcare professionals to address the mental health needs of pregnant adolescents.

Dear AFREhealth Community,
On behalf of the AFREhealth Governing Council, I am delighted to announce the election of Prof Nelson Sewankambo as AFREhealth Vice President following the demise of the late Prof Alfred Kien Mteta.

Nelson was inducted into office at the recent Governing Council meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Lubumbashi, DRC. He is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), Uganda, and a founding member of AFREhealth.

Throughout the organization's journey, Nelson has played an integral role, contributing significantly to its growth and development. His extensive leadership experience enriches our team, and we are thrilled to have him at a crucial moment in our organization's development.

We extend our best wishes to Nelson in his new role and kindly request your support as we embark on this exciting chapter together.

Thank you

Dear AFREhealth Community,

AFREhealth extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof Elsie Kiguli-Malwadde (President of AFREhealth and Director of Health Workforce and Development at the African Centre for Social Health and Social Transformation, Uganda) and Prof Abebe Bekele Zerihun (Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Global Health Equity in Kigali, Rwanda, and a member of the AFREhealth Governing Council), for their noteworthy achievement in receiving the 2024 CUGH Global Leadership Award. This award recognises outstanding individuals who are significantly impacting global health outcomes worldwide. We celebrate this meaningful accomplishment and success with great joy.