Africentrism is about centering the thinking and the actions of Africans, from their perspective. It means finding African solutions to African problems by engaging Africans. Ahaki therefore interprets Africentrism through the lens of:
We are an African institute of higher learning offering specialised programmes in health and social justice. We provide an integrated Africentric and interdisciplinary approach to teaching, learning and research. Our graduates are multidisciplinary professionals, who champion social justice and transform health systems.
We foster a learning environment where critical thinking, innovation and evidence-based solutions take precedence. Our curricula are designed to reflect Africa’s diverse health systems, policy frameworks and socio-economic realities, enabling students to develop expertise that is locally relevant and globally informed.
Our flagship programmes, the Bachelor of Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health, are accredited by the National Council for Higher Education. We are also expanding our academic offerings to include programmes in community health, global health, public health, digital health and health services delivery which will include. The latter courses will range from nursing, midwifery, pharmaceutical, medical laboratory science and medical education. We also offer short courses, certificate programmes and customised training in health and social justice.
We
nurture multidisciplinary professionals who are grounded in the theory and
practice of health and social justice and committed to ethical practice and the
advancement of Africentric solutions. Our graduates emerge with a deep
understanding of the intersections between health and social justice, and can
apply their expertise to strengthen institutions, shape policy,
and contribute to equitable health outcomes in Africa.
Nurturing Multidisciplinary Professionals
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