About AHILA
The Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa
The Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA) is a non-profit professional body founded in August 1984. With more than 245 members from about 46 countries, AHILA is the professional home for health sciences libraries, librarians, and information specialists in Africa.
Through its activities and congresses, AHILA fosters collaboration, knowledge and resource sharing, networking, capacity building, and professionalism within the health information and library community in Africa and beyond.
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In recent years, tremendous progress has been made toward providing health information in Africa, in part because of technological advancements. Nevertheless, ensuring that information is accessible, comprehensible, and usable remains problematic, and there remain needs in many settings to address issues such as computer skills, literacy, and the infrastructure to access information.
Mr Khutsafalo KadimoAHILA President
AHILA News & Events
New19th AHILA Congress — Kigali, Rwanda
Theme: “Navigating Digital Transformation: Shaping the Future of Health Information and Medical Education.”
Venue: Park Inn by Radisson, Kigali, Rwanda
Host: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
18th AHILA Congress 2025, Lusaka, Zambia
The 18th AHILA Congress focused on innovative digital technologies for universal access to health information. The congress was scheduled for Lusaka, Zambia.
Visit Congress WebsiteAHILA Webinar Series: Diamond Open Access and African Scholarship
AHILA hosted a webinar on Diamond Open Access, focusing on improved dissemination and accessibility of African scholarship.
Download Diamond Webinar PresentationAHILA Webinar Series: Research Support Services
AHILA organized a webinar designed to equip librarians and information specialists with practical research support skills for their institutions and communities.
View Webinar DetailsAHILA Webinar Series: Project Management Essentials for Librarians
AHILA held a webinar on project management essentials to strengthen librarians’ ability to plan, organize, and implement library-related initiatives effectively.
View Webinar Details17th AHILA Congress 2023, Gaborone, Botswana
AHILA held its 17th Congress under the theme “Equitable Access to Health Information: The Key to Better Health” at the University of Botswana Conference Centre, Gaborone.
Download 17th AHILA Congress Proceedings