ZIHI-ACADEMY
Zihi Academy
Bridging the gap between theory and practice in Africa’s public health. Africa’s public health professionals are often trained in disciplinary silos, yet must collaborate across systems to solve complex health challenges. Zihi Academy provides a structured, flexible, and practical learning ecosystem where tertiary-level students and early-career professionals from multiple health disciplines learn together through applied, problem-based, and accredited training — transforming learners into system-ready health professionals equipped for AMR, IPC, and global health security work.
Why Take Zihi Academy Courses
- ✔ Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Learn alongside professionals from medicine, pharmacy, lab sciences, and community health — just like real-world practice.
- ✔ Practice-Based Learning: Modules link to real case studies and scenarios drawn from Zihi’s fieldwork on AMR, IPC, and community health.
- ✔ Recognized & Career-Relevant: Aligned with professional council CPD frameworks to enhance employability and implementation capacity.
- ✔ Flexible & Accessible: Online, modular, and affordable; learn anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
Our Design in Capacity Strengthening
- ✔ Applied Learning: Real case studies from African health systems — turning theory into practice.
- ✔ Systems Thinking: Learners understand how clinical, community, and policy systems connect to influence outcomes.
- ✔ Collaboration: Multidisciplinary cohorts simulate real inter-professional teamwork.
- ✔ Gamified & Interactive Tools: Engage with simulations and decision-making activities based on Zihi’s AMR research.
- ✔ Mentorship & Reflection: Experienced faculty and field mentors guide learners to apply knowledge in context.
Meet Our Faculty
Amb. Dr. Jude Aondowase Shagba
Distinguished humanitarian and development professional, doctoral fellow, and founder of GHIV Africa. Jude has led impactful initiatives in education, nutrition, WASH, protection, and livelihoods, reaching hundreds of thousands across Nigeria. He coordinates humanitarian leadership programs and continues to support governments and organizations in achieving the SDGs.
Gertrude Kayeyia (Kay)
Global health professional focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Kay has extensive experience in health communications, policy advocacy, and research, including AMR studies. She bridges research, advocacy, and strategy, empowering communities and young professionals in the fight against AMR.
Get In Touch
Have a question, partnership idea, or want to join our next cohort?
Email: info@zihiacademy.org
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