The APFP – UKZN was established in 2017 in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at UKZN. The strategy of the APFP is to partner with as many academic African institutions as is feasible, where there is an identified need. African academic partners are invited to nominate trainees for consideration, based on the needs of the partner institution and the suitability of applicants.
Mission
To strengthen collaborations and long-term Paediatric capacity through building partnerships with key strategic tertiary academic institutions and hospitals in different parts of Africa.
Vision
To train medical, nursing and other health care professionals in Paediatrics, both from South Africa and other African countries, to sub-specialise in General Paediatrics and different Paediatric sub-specialities. To return empowered to provide and build health care capacity in their own countries.
Aims
- To train health professionals who can develop capacity in child health through clinical service provision, training and research.
- To build capacity in Africa to improve child health.
Support Structure
The clinical activities of the programme are supported by Clinical Heads of Units, consultants, and training Supervisors within the chosen specialty or subspecialty offered by the APFP.
Our Team
Head of Department: Paediatrics & Child Health Paediatric Pulmonologist
Programme Director & Paediatric Neurologist
Programme Coordinator
Programme Administrator
Our Donors
The generous support from the donors highlighted below ensures the sustainability of the programme and enables the fulfilment of the vision of building a paediatric workforce in Africa.
