Zihi Academy
Bridging the gap between theory and practice in Africa’s public health. Structured, flexible, and practical learning for early-career and tertiary-level professionals.
What We do
Africa’s public health professionals are trained in disciplinary silos, yet must collaborate across systems to solve complex health challenges. Zihi Academy addresses this by offering 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
Each module links to real case studies and scenarios drawn from Zihi’s fieldwork on AMR, IPC, and community health.
Recognized & Career-Relevant
Courses are aligned with professional council CPD frameworks and designed 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
Courses use 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 learning cohorts simulate real inter-professional teamwork.
Gamified & Interactive Tools
Built from Zihi’s AMR educational game research; learning through simulation and decision-making.
Mentorship & Reflection
Experienced faculty and field mentors guide learners to apply knowledge in their own contexts. Zihi Academy is powered by Zihi Institute, a registered Kenyan civil society organization and research institute advancing sustainable health resilience in Africa.
