ABOUT US

The Ahaki Health Sciences Institute

Who We Are

We are an African Institute of Health Sciences delivering transformative, competence-based health science education. Our programmes integrate African realities, lived experiences, and indigenous knowledge systems with rigorous scientific evidence. We nurture health professionals, researchers, and thought leaders to address Africa’s complex health challenges and advance health equity and justice across communities. Our graduates are health professionals who champion social justice and transform health systems.

AIHS faculty member teaching during a lecture session
about ahaki institute of health sciences (AIHS)

Africentric, person-centred and competence-based training in health sciences to transform health systems.

Programmes Offered

12

Diploma Programmes

7

Certificate Programmes

5

Specialised Labs & Facilities

5

Institute Established

2026

Pioneer Cohort

2026

our story

Built on decades of advocacy for health equity.

Decades of Advocacy

1990s–2020s

For more than three decades, our founders championed health equity, social justice, and systems transformation through research, policy engagement, and community action across Africa.

programmes

Academic programmes

  • 01.

    Diploma in Nursing

    A 3 years Diploma programme delivered through AIHS's Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, combining comprehensive academic study with extensive clinical practice.

    Diploma in Nursing
  • 02.

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

    A 3 years Diploma programme delivered through AIHS's Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, combining comprehensive academic study with extensive clinical practice.

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
  • 03.

    Diploma in Pharmacy

    A 3 years Diploma programme delivered through AIHS's Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, combining comprehensive academic study with extensive clinical practice.

    Diploma in Pharmacy
  • 04.

    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

    A 3 years Diploma programme delivered through AIHS's Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, combining comprehensive academic study with extensive clinical practice.

    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • 05.

    Diploma in Dental Health Practice

    A 3 years Diploma programme delivered through AIHS's Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, combining comprehensive academic study with extensive clinical practice.

    Diploma in Dental Health Practice