Transforming African Health Through Cohort Science and Collaboration

Connecting African population cohorts to drive science, policy and health impact.

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Mission & Vision

Our Vision

The vision of the APCC is the sustainable development of African populations towards good health and wellbeing.

Our Mission

The mission of the APCC is to enhance African population cohorts through a consortium to harness the continent's unique diversity and research capabilities, thereby facilitating scientific breakthroughs, building the African evidence base, and strengthening policy and practice towards attaining equitable universal health coverage.

Our Values

Equity

We promote inclusive, participatory collaboration that ensures fair representation and shared benefits across all stakeholders.

Transparency

We commit to open, accountable decision-making, resource use, and data sharing.

Innovation

We embrace continuous improvement and cutting-edge research to advance scientific discovery.

Integrity

We uphold ethical, respectful collaboration that balances individual and collective goals.

Sustainability

We pursue long-term, environmentally, and socially responsible research through diverse partnerships and mindful resource use.

Inclusivity

We amplify all voices, especially the least heard and invest in Africa's next generation of scientific leaders.

Cohorts

Countries

People Covered

Research Domains

Welcome to the African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC)

The APCC brings together Africa's leading population cohort studies to drive collaborative, ethical, and policy-relevant science across the continent. By uniting more than 90 cohorts in 29 countries, APCC promotes data harmonization, cohort integration, and longitudinal research that tackles Africa's most pressing health, climate, and development challenges.

Our goal is to transform how longitudinal data is used — not only to advance research, but to drive evidence-informed policy, empower local research leadership, and ensure inclusive development.

With support from the Science for Africa Foundation and in partnership with global and regional actors, the APCC is building a federated platform of secure, accessible data, grounded in African priorities.

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