AHILA

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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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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