The Federal Government has announced the call for applications for the next cohort of the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, targeting young Nigerians who are passionate about improving primary healthcare across the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the government explained that the fellowship was created to bridge long-standing gaps in Nigeria’s health system by training and deploying young professionals to support local health services and roll out community-level health interventions.
Supported by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NHF Programme is open to Nigerians aged 25 to 35 with degrees in health sciences, social sciences, and related fields. Selected fellows will undergo structured training, receive mentorship, and be posted across all 774 local government areas to work directly with communities to improve health outcomes.
According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the programme is part of a broader effort to strengthen the primary healthcare workforce and equip young professionals with the tools needed to tackle public health challenges from the ground up.
Speaking on the initiative, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, described the programme as a major step toward grooming the next generation of healthcare leaders.
“This groundbreaking initiative is set to develop a pipeline of healthcare leaders through strategic capacity building, professional development and capstone field engagement,” he said.
With the application deadline fast approaching, the NHF Programme has encouraged eligible candidates to apply before 30 November 2025, noting that successful fellows will join a nationwide network of young leaders dedicated to reducing preventable diseases and strengthening Nigeria’s health system.
The fellowship draws participants from various fields including healthcare, IT, and social sciences and offers extensive leadership training and exposure to best practices within the sector. Its core aim is to build a highly skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and meaningful change across Nigeria.
The programme is administered under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (SWAp Coordination Office) of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Interested applicants are advised to visit the National Health Fellows website for further details and to submit their applications.
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