Africa CDC Epidemiology Track 2025 Scholarship Programme: An Opportunity for Cape Verde
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched its prestigious Epidemiology Track Scholarship Programme for 2025. This initiative represents a unique opportunity for public health professionals in Cape Verde to improve their skills in epidemiology and actively contribute to strengthening health systems on the African continent.
What is the Africa CDC Epidemiology Track?
Africa CDC's Epidemiology Track is an intensive and comprehensive training programme designed to empower African epidemiologists with the tools and knowledge they need to respond effectively to disease outbreaks, conduct high-quality epidemiological research and strengthen epidemiological surveillance in their home countries.
Main Programme Objectives
- Strengthen the capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
- Improving the quality of epidemiological surveillance.
- Promote epidemiological research relevant to the African context.
- Create a network of highly qualified African epidemiologists.
Why is this programme important for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde, as a small island developing state, faces unique challenges in terms of public health. Vulnerability to outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, the need to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and the importance of conducting research relevant to the local context make this programme particularly relevant for the country.
Benefits for Cape Verde
- Increased capacity to respond to outbreaks of diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya.
- Improving the quality of epidemiological data to inform public health policies.
- Training highly qualified professionals to lead public health initiatives.
- Strengthening regional collaboration in public health.
Who can apply?
The programme is open to public health professionals in Cape Verde who meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of Cape Verde.
- Hold a university degree in a relevant field, such as medicine, nursing, public health, epidemiology, statistics or related areas.
- Have relevant professional experience in the field of public health.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in epidemiology and public health.
- Proficiency in English (the programme's language of instruction).
How to Apply
The application process is carried out online and involves submitting various documents, including:
- Completed application form.
- Up-to-date CV.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Academic transcription.
- Motivation letter.
It is essential to read the application instructions carefully and ensure that all documents are submitted by the deadline.
Examples of the Programme's Impact in Other African Countries
Africa CDC's Epidemiology Track has already demonstrated its impact in several African countries. For example, in Nigeria, graduates of the programme played a key role in the response to the Lassa fever outbreak in 2018. In Kenya, graduates contributed to the development of a more robust epidemiological surveillance system. These examples demonstrate the programme's potential to transform public health in Africa.
Relevant statistics
According to Africa CDC, since the programme was launched, more than 500 African epidemiologists have been trained. These professionals are now working in various areas of public health, including epidemiological surveillance, disease outbreak response, epidemiological research and public health policy development.
Conclusion
The Africa CDC Epidemiology Track 2025 Scholarship Programme represents a valuable opportunity for public health professionals in Cape Verde to improve their skills in epidemiology and actively contribute to strengthening health systems in the country and on the African continent. By investing in the training of highly qualified epidemiologists, Cape Verde can strengthen its capacity to respond to public health emergencies, improve the quality of epidemiological surveillance and promote epidemiological research relevant to the local context. We encourage all eligible professionals to apply for this programme and take advantage of this unique opportunity for professional development.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://africacdc.org/disease-surveillance-and-intelligence/epidemiology-track/
Deadline for applications: 21 May 2025.
