Raising exceptional pharmacists across Africa.

The PIH Fellowship equips pharmacy students to become global changemakers through structured mentorship, leadership development and research training — building a generation of pharmacists who don't just fill prescriptions, but shape the future of health systems.

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Our Story

Founded by students, for students — now a continent-wide movement.

In 2019, two pharmacy undergraduates at the University of Ibadan — Taiwo Olawehinmi and Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi — began a quiet revolution. They believed students could inspire and support one another to lead, and that African pharmacy students deserved a space to dream ambitiously and build sustainable impact.

What started as a small cohort of 15 fellows has become a pan-African movement. Through six cohorts, the PIH Fellowship has supported nearly 400 pharmacy undergraduates across 16 African countries, connecting them with mentors, research opportunities, leadership development and a community of peers committed to excellence.

The Hub fills a specific gap: it provides the right ingredients for the making of exceptional pharmacists — a blend of structured guidance, practical experience, and a network that opens doors long after the fellowship ends.

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Peer-to-peer excellence

A private, accessible platform where pharmacy students connect, build and foster relationships focused on continuous growth.

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Mentorship that matters

Pairing fellows with experienced pharmacists and global health professionals across academic, clinical and research tracks.

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Pan-African reach

A volunteer team and alumni network spanning 16 countries, reaching 20,000+ people annually through fellow-led projects.

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Global-ready leaders

We equip fellows to step confidently onto global stages — from Oxford Rhodes Scholarships to AMR research and digital health.

By the Numbers

Six years. One unwavering mission.

Since 2019 we have grown steadily — in reach, in rigour, and in the quality of leaders we send into the world. Every number here is a pharmacy student whose trajectory changed.

400+
Fellows mentored

Across six cohorts since our founding in 2019.

16
African countries

Represented in our fellowship and volunteer network.

20k+
Lives reached

Each year, through fellow-led community health projects.

117
In Cohort 6

Selected from 311 applicants across the continent in 2025.

The Fellowship

Four pillars that shape exceptional pharmacists.

Every cohort moves through a structured programme designed to build both technical excellence and the leadership mindset modern healthcare demands.

Mentorship

One-on-one pairing with experienced pharmacists and global health professionals across academia, clinical practice and industry.

Leadership

Workshops on communication, strategy, time management and emotional intelligence — the soft skills that make hard impact.

Research

Hands-on research training, publication support and pathways into peer-reviewed journals and global conferences.

Community

A lifelong network of alumni across 16 African countries — a launchpad into scholarships, jobs and collaborative projects.

Cohort Growth

Six years. Six cohorts. One trajectory — up.

From our first fifteen fellows in 2019, each cohort has built on the legacy of the last. By Cohort 6 we were reviewing 311 applications from across the continent and welcoming 117 fellows into the programme — the largest group yet, and the most competitive selection we've ever run.

Growth isn't just a number for us. It's a signal that the need for structured, student-centred mentorship in African pharmacy education is real, and that the model works.

Alumni Spotlight

Where our fellows end up.

A few of the many alumni whose trajectories illustrate the breadth of what's possible after the fellowship.

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Dr. Claudia Edem Mawuenyega

Trailblazer

Made history as the first female president of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Students Association — redefining representation in African pharmacy leadership.

Central University, Ghana
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Pharm. Oluwakorede Adedeji

Rhodes Scholar

2025 Rhodes Scholar-elect commencing a PhD at the University of Oxford — one of the most competitive academic honours in the world.

University of Oxford
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Pharm. Timileyin Awolola

Digital Health

Pursuing a Master's in Health Informatics at the University of Toronto — advancing AI and digital health applications in clinical pharmacy.

University of Toronto
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Pharm. Kenneth Egwu

Diana Award

Advancing the fight against antimicrobial resistance through the AMR Intervarsity Training Programme — supported by BSAC and PAR Foundation grants.

Diana Award Recipient
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Pharm. Deborah Shomuyiwa

Health Equity

PhD candidate in Health Promotion and Behaviour at the University of Georgia, driving health equity research and systems-level reform.

University of Georgia
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Pharm. Bashirudeen Opeyemi

Health Tech

Applying data science and blockchain to improve healthcare outcomes — and embodying the Hub's culture of paying it forward through mentorship.

Data Science & Health Tech
In Their Words

What our fellows say about the Hub.

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Odiga Chigozirim Judith

PIH Cohort 6 Representative
PIH gave me a trajectory. I was a young 200L pharmacy student who didn't exactly know how to navigate my way through pharmacy school — but PIH gave me clarity, exquisite mentorship, and connected me with other high-achieving students. I'm so grateful to have passed through the Hub.
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Victor Nwaolise

PIH Cohort 6 Fellow
The PIH Fellowship has been a total game-changer for me. It opened doors to an incredible network of pharmacy students across Africa doing exceedingly great things — those connections led to other opportunities, and honestly, it's been a chain reaction. I'm loving the growth.
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Sarah Olaniyi

PIH Cohort 6 Fellow
Undoubtedly, PIH was a launchpad to many of the great career decisions I made this year. The mentorship sessions and the relationships forged gave me clarity about where my passion lies. PIH contributed immensely to my growth.
PIH Mentors

The pharmacists and researchers guiding our fellows.

Cohort 6 fellows are paired with an exceptional faculty of mentors — clinicians, academics, researchers and industry leaders drawn from across the continent and the diaspora.

PIH Cohort 6 mentors — featuring Favour O. Meye, Ekada Inimuvie, Ernest-otaru Promise, Busayo Oladimeji, Eneyi Kpokiri, Oyindamola Ayodeji-Oni, Oluwapelumi Adegbite and Oluwakorede Adedeji
PIH Cohort 6 mentors — featuring Dr. Kwasi Yelarge, Nurudeen Oketade, Olakulehin Adebusuyi, Emmanuel Onumonu, Rufina Ezeanowi and Marvelene Ekott

A heartfelt thank-you to every mentor who gives their time, expertise and encouragement to the next generation of African pharmacy leaders.

Awards & Recognition

Recognised for innovation in pharmacy.

PSN-YPG Lagos

Pharmacy Innovation of the Year

We are delighted that PIH Africa was nominated and awarded Pharmacy Innovation of the Year by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria — Young Pharmacists Group (PSN-YPG), Lagos.

From the Blog

Stories, insights and updates from the Hub.

Reflections from our fellows, mentors and founders on mentorship, research and building a career in global health.

Two leaders in conversation
In the Press

Redefining mentorship for Africa's future pharmacy leaders

How a movement that began with 15 fellows is reshaping what's possible for pharmacy students across the continent.

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A cohort of students
Cohort 6

Inside Cohort 6: 117 fellows, one community

Selected from 311 applicants across 16 countries — meet the latest cohort of fellows and the projects they are leading.

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A mentor guiding a student
Mentorship

Why mentorship is the multiplier for African pharmacy

The case for pairing ambitious students with experienced guides — and how it accelerates careers across our network.

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The Founders

Two pharmacists. One vision for African healthcare.

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Taiwo Olawehinmi

Co-founder · Director

A renowned elocution coach and healthcare & marketing strategist, Taiwo is currently an MBA Candidate at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. "Our vision has always been to empower African pharmacy students to see themselves as global leaders — capable of driving transformative change within and outside healthcare."

Vanderbilt University · Owen MBA Healthcare Strategy
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Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi

Co-founder · Director

An Oxford-trained epidemiologist and prolific global health researcher, Yusuff is currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow. "PIH is about building a community where passion meets purpose — creating pharmacists who shape the future of health systems through research and innovation."

University of Glasgow · PhD Global Health Research
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Ready to become an exceptional pharmacist?

Applications for our next fellowship cohort open soon. If you're a pharmacy student anywhere in Africa with the passion to lead, we want to hear from you.

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Cohort 6 · 2025
117 fellows
selected from
311 applicants.

Applications are competitive. Start preparing yours early.