National Health Campaign Supervision
A vaccination team, including a social mobilizer, recorder and state communication officer, in the field during round one of measles campaign implementation.
Public health in practice
Youth leadership belongs at the centre of healthier communities.
The African Foundation Scholars Network (AFSN) is committed to strengthening youth participation in public health through leadership, health education, community engagement and advocacy.
As CEO of AFSN, John Akuei Atem brings professional public-health experience and field-based leadership to the organisation's health-focused work. In his professional capacity as a Communications Officer in the Health Education and Promotion Department of the Ministry of Health, South Sudan, he has been deployed as a National Supervisor for Communication during national polio vaccination campaigns.
Selected engagements & initiatives
From campaign supervision to youth-led health education.
Communication Officer Training
Capacity-building engagement for communication officers ahead of a polio vaccination campaign.
Youth Sexual & Reproductive Health Initiative
A youth-focused workshop promoting health education, informed decision-making and meaningful participation in health advocacy.
National Public Health Campaign Supervision
Engagement with health workers and local leadership during nOPV2 and bOPV round two, with county leadership and the County Health Department.
Community Mobilisation in the Field
Supporting clear health communication and coordinated community action during national campaign implementation.
Our Commitment
AFSN continues to leverage youth leadership, professional expertise and community-based engagement to contribute to stronger health systems, informed communities and a healthier generation of young Africans.