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National Health Fellows Program 2026

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Federal Government of Nigeria / Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria 2026

Information

The National Health Fellows Program 2026 is a government initiative of Nigeria offering a 12-month fellowship with monthly stipends, training, fieldwork, and mentorship. Fellows will be placed across local government areas in Nigeria and work on health systems strengthening and related projects. The program targets young Nigerian citizens and includes hands-on field experiences and mentorship from government and health professionals.

Benefits

Stipend, training, fieldwork experience, mentorship from senior health professionals and government mentors, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens aged 25–35 and hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, IT, or social science field; full-time participation for 12 months is required; applicants should reside in the local government area they apply for and provide a leadership reference.

Application

Visit the official National Health Fellows website and submit an online application before the deadline.

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