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The Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA) is a professional association founded in 1984 with 46 member countries, partners and collaborators worldwide.



History:
The Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa was founded in Nairobi on Thursday 23 August 1984 under the name - Association of African Medical Librarians Association (AMLA). The name later changed in 1988 to the 'Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa' so as to cater for those who are interested in health information issues and may not be librarians.

Aims and Objectives:
Improve provision of up-to-date and relevant health information
Encourage professional development of health librarians
Promote resource sharing in Africa and exchange of experiences
Promote the development and standardisation and exchange of health databases in Africa


Vision:
Leader in promoting access and use of health information in Africa
 

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News & Updates

Internship at Costello Medical Consulting in Cambridge, UK

The Costello Medical Consulting Global Health Internship aims to provide a long-term solution to the need for evidence-based health policies and treatments in low- or middle- income countries.

The program will share skills and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, medical  communication and health economics through working together on a specific health problem from the intern’s community.

Applicants must be nationas of a low- or middle-income country, working in a health-related profession, who will be able to use the skills gained during their internship to  benefit their work and their own community.

Download the GMC Global Health Internship announcement

Reminder: Grants for improving Public Access to Health Information

The deadline is drawing nearer!

  • The call is open to members of AHILA (Association for Health Information Librarians in Africa) and anyone willing to join the association.
  • The award consists of two US$1,000 grants and the opportunity share your work with other health information professionals. 
  • The deadline for submitting applications is April 8, 2013 – less than one month away!
  • Applications will be accepted in English, French and Portuguese.

· Official call for proposals,

· Application form,

· AHILA registration form for all who are interested in becoming members of the association.

- For French and Portuguese forms please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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Call for Proposals: Small grants for improving Public Access to Health Information (PAHI)

Partnerships in Health Information (Phi) in collaboration with the Association for Health Information & Libraries in Africa (AHILA) is pleased to announce two small grants to support health librarians/ health information professionals in carrying out a small project of their choosing. More information in English, French and Portuguese



AHILA 13 Congress

The 13th Congress of the Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA 13) will be held on 15 – 19 October 2012.

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From The President's Desk
Dear Colleagues,

I wish to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all AHILA members for the confidence and opportunity given to me to serve the Association in the capacity as the President. This is indeed a great honour and I feel extremely privileged. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the rest of the executive members who were elected to office. more...
 

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