Advancing Affordable Health Innovation for Africa

Improving Lives Through Research, Partnership and Patient Support

The Africa Patient Support Network (APSN) is a South African nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa through patient support, health education, ethical clinical research, and capacity strengthening.

Our mission is to help ensure that affordable, evidence-based health innovations reach the communities that need them most. We work with researchers, healthcare providers, universities, governments, and development partners to strengthen African-led research and improve access to quality healthcare.

Our Focus

  • Patient Support and Community Health

  • Health Education and Disease Awareness

  • Clinical Research and Innovation

  • Research Capacity Building

  • Ethics, Regulatory Science and Pharmacovigilance

  • Strategic Partnerships Across Africa

Our Vision

An Africa where every person has access to affordable, evidence-based healthcare and where African researchers lead innovations that improve public health.

Get Involved

Join APSN to support African public health research and make a real difference.

Frequently Asked

Who can volunteer?

Anyone with relevant skills in research, health, or data analysis.

Is prior experience needed?
How do I apply?
What roles are available?
Is volunteering remote?

While helpful, we welcome volunteers eager to learn and contribute.

Complete the volunteer form on this page and submit your application online.

Roles include mentorship, data support, advocacy, and institutional collaboration.

Yes, many roles can be done remotely to fit your schedule.

Get Involved

Join APSN to support African public health research and community impact.

Mentorship
A caring mentor guiding a young African researcher through clinical protocol documents.
A caring mentor guiding a young African researcher through clinical protocol documents.

Guide emerging researchers in protocol development and grant writing.

Data analyst reviewing clinical trial data on a laptop with graphs and charts.
Data analyst reviewing clinical trial data on a laptop with graphs and charts.
Community health advocate speaking to a small group in a village setting.
Community health advocate speaking to a small group in a village setting.
Data Support

Assist teams with clinical data management and statistical modeling.

Help create public health briefs and community education materials.

Advocacy

Get in touch

Reach out to join APSN and make a difference.

A warm, inviting photo of diverse hands joined together symbolizing partnership and support.
A warm, inviting photo of diverse hands joined together symbolizing partnership and support.