National Health Fellows Programme Final List: 774 Fellows Selected Across Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has released the final shortlisted names for the National Health Fellows Programme, with a total of 774 fellows selected nationwide, representing one fellow per Local Government Area.

The National Health Fellows Programme brings together a cohort of emerging professionals across health and health related disciplines, Information Technology, and Social Sciences. The programme is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s health system by developing skilled professionals who can contribute to policy implementation, service delivery, and health sector reforms.

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About the National Health Fellows Programme

The National Health Fellows Programme is a Government of Nigeria initiative led through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative SWAp Coordination Office under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

The fellowship focuses on building leadership capacity, technical competence, and practical experience among young professionals committed to improving health outcomes across the country.

What the Fellowship Offers

Selected fellows will benefit from:

Structured training in health systems and policy
Professional mentorship and leadership development
Exposure to best practices in the Nigerian health sector
Opportunities to contribute to impactful health programmes at the local and national levels