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Africa Young Innovators for Health Award - 22 October 2026

Call for Applications: Africa Young Innovators for Health Award Seeks AI Solutions to Expand Access to Family Planning

Now in its third edition, the award by Speak Up Africa and the Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit offers four winners a combined total of US$50,000, mentorship and media training. Applications close on Friday 6 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Dakar, Senegal, 21 October 2026 –…

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