ACEPHAP Welcomes New Cohort of Regional Students
The Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) is proud to welcome a new cohort of 19 talented postgraduate students from Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Niger Republic. These students have been selected to pursue their Master's degrees in various specialized fields offered exclusively by ACEPHAP.
A Unique Academic Experience
ACEPHAP offers five unique MSc programs:
- Global Health and Policy
- Public Mental Health and Policy
- Public Health Nutrition and Policy
- Public Health Nursing and Policy
- Maternal Child Health and Policy
These programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address critical public health challenges and translate research into impactful policy changes.
A Warm Welcome and Bright Future
To ensure a smooth transition into their academic journey, ACEPHAP organized an orientation program for the newly admitted students. The orientation covered important topics such as the Bayero University Kano (BUK) code of conduct, guidelines, security protocols, library access, and general behavioral expectations.
Professor Hadiza Galadanci, the Director of ACEPHAP, emphasized the unique privileges enjoyed by regional students, thanks to the center's support from the World Bank. These benefits include full tuition waivers, accommodation, return airfare, and a monthly stipend.
As these talented students embark on their academic journey at ACEPHAP, we are confident that they will make significant contributions to public health and policy in their respective countries and beyond.
