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🎓 Medical · Any
WHO African Region Fellowship Programme
World Health Organization
📋About this scholarship
Short-term and long-term fellowships for health professionals to strengthen technical skills in specific public health areas. Particularly relevant for medical imaging, radiology, and health systems professionals.
👤Who should apply
Health workers and professionals working in the public health sector in WHO AFRO member states. Applicants should be nominated by their national Ministry of Health. Radiographers and medical imaging technologists are encouraged to apply.
📊Chances of success
🗺️How to apply — step by step
1
Discuss eligibility with your hospital or health facility supervisor
2
Get your institution to submit a nomination through the Ministry of Health
3
The Ministry forwards nominations to the WHO Country Office
4
WHO reviews nominations and makes selections
5
Successful fellows are notified 6-8 weeks before fellowship start date
📁Required documents
Ministry of Health nomination letter
CV and professional qualifications
Institutional support letter
Passport
Medical fitness certificate
✍️How to write your motivation letter
Emphasise your role in the public health system and how the fellowship will directly improve your department's capacity. WHO prioritises applicants who will train others upon return.
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