Candidates from Cape Verde: An opportunity for young leaders at the Africa CDC 2026 Youth Pre-Conference

A Africa CDC 2026 Youth Pre-Conference It represents a unique opportunity for young people in Cape Verde to connect, share ideas and actively contribute to public health policies in Africa. This fully-funded initiative aims to empower the next generation of health leaders, providing a platform for young and innovative voices to be heard and integrated into efforts to control and prevent diseases across the African continent.

Cape Verde, with its young and dynamic population, has a crucial role to play in these discussions. The participation of Cape Verdean delegates will enrich the dialogue with unique perspectives and valuable experiences, reflecting the reality of a small developing island nation, with its own specific challenges and successes in the health sector. This meeting will enable young people from Cape Verde not only to acquire new knowledge and skills, but also to build networks with peers from other African countries, as well as with experts and policy-makers from Africa CDC.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore key issues in greater depth, such as pandemic preparedness and response, mental health among young people, equitable access to healthcare services, the fight against non-communicable diseases, and the role of technology in healthcare. They will be encouraged to develop innovative proposals and solutions that can be presented at the Africa CDC’s main conference, thereby directly influencing public health strategies for the coming years.

This is a call to action for young Cape Verdeans who are passionate about health, leadership and community development. It is an invitation for them to become agents of change, using this platform to drive forward the health agenda in Cape Verde and across Africa. Their participation will not only benefit their own personal and professional growth, but will also contribute to a healthier and more resilient future for the continent.

The deadline for applications is 13 September 2026.
You can find further information and submit your application via the following link: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/09/02/africa-cdc-youth-pre-conference-2026-funded/ or https://africacdc.org/news-item/applications-now-open-africa-cdc-youth-pre-conference-2026/.