Membership
AHFF Membership Categories, Benefits & Fees
1. Founding Members
Who qualifies: Institutions or individuals who helped establish AHFF or contributed significantly to its launch.
Benefits:
- Lifetime recognition and honorary status
- Priority speaking slots at AHFF events
- Free access to all AHFF programs and publications
- Exclusive networking dinners with continental leaders
Fee: Waived (Honorary status)
2. Institutional Members
Who qualifies: Ministries of Health, Finance, National Health Insurance Agencies, Subnational Health Insurance Agencies, universities, hospitals, and development organizations.
Benefits:
- Voting rights on AHFF strategic decisions
- Access to regional steering committees
- Free participation in masterclasses and institutional tours
- Priority access to AHFF research and policy briefs
Annual Fee: $2,000 USD
3. Corporate Members
Who qualifies: Private health insurers, pharmaceutical companies, health tech firms, and consulting agencies.
Benefits:
- Brand visibility at AHFF events and publications
- Sponsorship opportunities and exhibition booths
- Access to market intelligence and investment forums
- Invitation to exclusive roundtables with policymakers
Annual Fee: $3,000–5,000 USD
4. Professional Members
Who qualifies: Health economists, researchers, consultants, and individual experts.
Benefits:
- Access to AHFF webinars, publications, and awards
- Eligibility to serve on technical committees
- Discounted rates for AHFF events and trainings
- Networking with peers across Africa
Annual Fee: $150 USD
5. Student Members
Who qualifies: Undergraduate or graduate students in health economics, public health, or related fields.
Benefits:
- Free access to AHFF webinars and newsletters
- Mentorship opportunities with senior professionals
- Eligibility for student essay competitions and awards
Annual Fee: $25 USD
6. Affiliate Members
Who qualifies: International organizations, diaspora groups, and non-African institutions supporting African health financing.
Benefits:
- Observer status at AHFF governance meetings
- Collaboration opportunities on joint initiatives
- Access to AHFF publications and data
Annual Fee: $1,000–2,000 USD
