A World Bank-supported Center of Excellence dedicated to strengthening health outcomes across West and Central Africa through evidence-based policy and interdisciplinary research.
The Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), hosted at Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nigeria, is a globally-oriented multidisciplinary hub committed to strengthening population health outcomes and informing evidence-based policy across West and Central Africa.
Supported under the African Centres of Excellence (ACE) Programme by the World Bank, ACEPHAP targets capacity-building, research excellence, and policy translation in the health sector. Our focus areas include maternal and child health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, mental health, and implementation science.
Learn More About ACEPHAP →Leading implementation science and policy research across West Africa
Accelerating decline of maternal mortality in Kebbi State. Partners: Johns Hopkins, AKINA, ABU.
MPHNP and MCH programs undergoing final review stage (2026).
Engaging policymakers across Kano and Kebbi States. 3 policy briefs submitted to legislature (2025).
Evidence-based policy briefs and research outputs