Full Member Longitudinal Population Study
Seychelles Child Development Study
- Lead institution
- Public Health Authority
- Population
- 1,500
- Started
- 1989
Transforming African Health Through Cohort Science and Collaboration
Connecting African population cohorts to drive science, policy and health impact.
- Cohorts
- 93
- Countries
- 26
- Institutions
- 58
- Since
- 1979
Our vision
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.
Welcome to the African Population Cohorts Consortium
APCC unites Africa's leading population cohort studies to advance collaborative, ethical, and policy-relevant science across the continent. Through data harmonization, cohort integration, and longitudinal research, APCC addresses 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.
About APCC
Programmes & workstreams
All programmes & workstreamsStrategic research programmes
- Health & wellbeing across the lifespan
- Climate change & health
- Universal health coverage
Core workstreams
- Secretariat & governance
- Programme coordination & research calls
- Cohort & stakeholder engagement
- Ethics programme
- Data harmonisation & access
Cross-cutting principles
- Collaboration
- Equity
- Ethics
- Data sovereignty
Cohorts in the network
Explore all 93 cohorts
Legacy Member HDSS
Manhica Demographic and Health Surveillance System
- Lead institution
- Fundacao Manhica
- Population
- 130,000
- Started
- 1996
Full Member Birth Cohort
Entebbe Mother and Baby Study (EMaBS)
- Lead institution
- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
- Population
- 2,500
- Started
- 2003
Events & news
All newsUpcoming event
The APCC Annual Conference 2026, scheduled for 25–28 November, will bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative opportunities in population and…
- APCC Annual Conference 2026 — Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems
- Call for Expressions of Interest: GEN-IMPACT Cohort-Embedded Sub-studies within APCC Cohorts
- R10 Million Investment to Advance Health Research and Genomic Discovery in Africa
- A New Era for Health Research: The Birth of the African Population Cohorts Consortium
Join the leading network of African population cohorts
Be part of a transformative initiative that drives evidence-based policy, capacity development, and collaborative science across Africa.
Our partners
All partners- Science for Africa Foundation
- Wellcome Trust
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- UK Research and Innovation
- World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa
- Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
- African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
- Africa Health Research Institute