Centre For Occupational And Environmental Health Africa

What Centre For Occupational And Environmental Health Africa does

Centre For Occupational And Environmental Health Africa (COEHA) is a privately held, non-profit pan-African institute founded in 2022 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, with an operational office in Khartoum, Sudan. The organisation addresses the acute shortage of trained occupational health professionals and the fragmented legislative framework governing worker safety across the African continent, where access to occupational health services is the lowest globally. COEHA delivers a structured portfolio of fee-based training programmes including Licentiate (LFOM) and Membership (MFOM) examination preparatory courses aligned to UK and Irish Faculty of Occupational Medicine standards, industry-specific courses for mining, petroleum, and tourism sectors, clinical skills courses in occupational spirometry and audiometry aligned to ATS/ERS standards, a new Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine, and the Media Fellowship on Occupational Health (MFOH) for African journalists. Complementary revenue-adjacent services include institutional consultancy, OH audits, digital transformation advisory, and research.

The business operates a direct-delivery, event-driven go-to-market model: training is sold and delivered through COEHA's own channels at face-to-face venues in Kigali, Nairobi, and Khartoum, alongside online cohorts and hybrid programmes. Pricing is per-course under a one-time licence model, with individual tickets ranging from $100 (IELTS, spirometry, audiometry) to $3,000 (MFOM full preparatory course). Distribution is anchored by strategic partnerships with the African Union's Africa Minerals Development Centre, AUDA-NEPAD, Bahir Dar University, Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union, and Gulf-region training bodies, alongside a community-led advocacy layer built through the MFOH journalism network. The underlying technology stack is light: digital delivery relies on standard webinar platforms and the coeha.net website; no proprietary AI, data platform, or software product is disclosed. Founded and led by senior clinicians including a former Sudanese Federal Minister of Health and a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Occupational Medicine, COEHA monetises scarcity of accredited occupational medicine training across Africa rather than a technology moat.

Name

Centre For Occupational And Environmental Health Africa

Legal name

Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health Africa

Website

https://coeha.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COEHA is a non-profit pan-African institute founded in 2022 that delivers fee-based occupational and environmental health training — LFOM/MFOM exam preparation, industry courses, clinical skills, and a media fellowship — to doctors, high-risk industry workers, and policymakers across East Africa and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Training and Consulting

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training (EDAOAKAG), Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

Keywords

• Occupational health training
• Professional examination preparation
• Workplace safety consulting
• Healthcare capacity building
• Environmental health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kigali

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Examination Preparation Courses: COEHA generates revenue through fee-based preparatory courses for professional occupational medicine examinations including LFOM (Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine) and MFOM (Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine) credentials. These courses range from 6 months to 1 year in duration with comprehensive training modules.
2. Industry-Specific Training Courses: Training courses for mining, petroleum, and tourism industries covering occupational health and safety measures, risk assessment, and risk management. Face-to-face and remote training options available.
3. Clinical Skills Courses: Hands-on courses in occupational spirometry and audiometry for doctors, occupational health nurses, and allied professionals. Three-day practical training courses aligned with international ATS/ERS standards.
4. IELTS Preparation Courses: English language test preparation courses for professionals seeking to study or work in English-speaking environments. 6-week structured preparation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COEHA is a pan-African institute that delivers occupational and environmental health training, professional examination preparation (LFOM/MFOM), academic programmes, and industry-specific courses for mining, petroleum, and tourism sectors. The organization also provides clinical skills training (spirometry and audiometry), the Media Fellowship on Occupational Health for journalists, and consultancy services including OH audits, legislative support, research, and digital transformation for organizations.

Product overview

COEHA offers a portfolio of interconnected occupational health training and professional services across Africa. The core offerings include exam preparation courses (LFOM and MFOM) for medical professionals seeking occupational medicine credentials, formal academic programmes (PGCert OM, MSc in Occupational Medicine, MSc in Occupational Health, Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine), and industry-specific training for mining, petroleum, and tourism sectors. The organisation also delivers clinical skills courses (Occupational Spirometry and Audiometry), the Media Fellowship on Occupational Health (MFOH) for journalists, and professional consultancy services including research, digital transformation, and legislative support. The portfolio ranges from entry-level certification preparation through to advanced specialist training and consultancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LFOM Preparation Course
• MFOM Preparation Course Comprehensive preparatory course for the Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM) exam, offering structured theory, practical workshops, and exam-focused training including OSPE preparation.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCert OM) 9-month hybrid postgraduate training programme in Occupational Medicine for physicians, offering practice-oriented competency-based learning aligned with international standards with mentorship and real-world exposure.
• Media Fellowship on Occupational Health (MFOH) Six-month programme empowering journalists and media professionals across Africa to champion safer workplaces through expert-led training, mentorship, and collaborative storytelling on occupational health issues.
• IELTS Preparation Course English language test preparation course for the IELTS Academic Exam covering Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking components for professionals and students targeting study or work in English-speaking environments.
• Occupational Spirometry Course Three-day face-to-face practical training for doctors, occupational health nurses, and respiratory technicians on lung function assessment aligned with ATS/ERS international standards.
• Occupational Audiometry Course Three-day hands-on training programme for hearing conservation and workplace health surveillance covering audiometric testing, result interpretation, and hearing conservation programme design.
• Mining Industry Courses
• Petroleum Industry Courses Training courses covering health and safety management principles and hazard identification in upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum operations.
• Tourism Industry Courses Occupational health and safety training for hotel managers, restaurants, tour guides and operators including HACCP training, first aid, and risk assessment.
• MSc in Occupational Medicine Postgraduate degree programme delivered in collaboration with universities providing advanced training in occupational medicine.
• MSc in Occupational Health Postgraduate degree programme in collaboration with universities for occupational health specialization.
• Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine Diploma programme covering disability assessment methodology for occupational health professionals.
• Consultancy Services Business support services including institutional development, OH legal framework support, OH audits and needs assessment, and H&S policies and guidance.
• Digital Transformation Services Digital transformation services to help organizations leverage technology for improving workplace health and safety programmes.
• Research Services Research services to understand factors impacting workplace health and safety, identify emerging risks, and develop evidence-based solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• First pan-African institute specifically addressing occupational and environmental health challenges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Global Studies InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2024Co-organized the 'Occupational Health: An Overview for Healthcare Workers in Qatar' event with Global Studies Institute, bringing together healthcare professionals to explore career opportunities in occupational health in Qatar.
• Future Health Training Center (KSA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2024Collaboration on webinars including 'Fundamentals of Occupational Medicine' to introduce basic concepts and principles of occupational medicine to healthcare professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.
• AUDA-NEPADcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2023COEHA collaborated with AUDA-NEPAD to integrate Occupational Health into Primary Healthcare (PHC) across Africa. The Kigali workshop (November 2023) brought together 50 PHC leaders from Southern, Eastern, and Northern Africa to develop country-specific roadmaps for delivering basic occupational health services through primary healthcare systems.
• Sudanese Psychiatrists Association, UK and IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Colleagues shared mental health resources for Sudanese professionals in the diaspora during the ongoing humanitarian crisis, including RCPsych's Psychiatric Support Service and psychological first aid materials.
• African Union - Africa Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2023COEHA works closely with the African Union's Africa Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) to implement the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). The partnership focuses on integrating occupational health into mining sector governance, formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), and promoting safe, healthy, and dignified work in the mining sector across Africa.
• Bahir Dar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2022COEHA management team met with Bahir Dar University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ethiopia. A memorandum of action on capacity building for occupational health in East Africa was agreed, with presentations delivered to staff of Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital.
• Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022COEHA partnered with REWU to visit NBM Mine in Rwanda and assess occupational health needs. COEHA pledged to provide support to the mining company in health and safety training and activities, while REWU coordinates worker representation and advocacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Occupational Hygiene Society: BOHS is a professional body that advances competence in occupational hygiene through qualifications, education, and professional development. It closely matches COEHA's specialist occupational-health expertise, practitioner training, and continuing professional development focus.
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health: NEBOSH is a globally recognized vocational awarding organization for occupational health and safety qualifications. Its credential-based training model and professional learner base are directly comparable to COEHA's occupational-medicine examination and academic programmes.
• Society of Occupational Medicine: The Society of Occupational Medicine supports occupational-health clinicians through education, professional development, and clinical guidance. Its target medical audience and training-led membership model are closely comparable to COEHA's doctor-focused occupational-medicine programmes.
• University of Manchester Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health: The University of Manchester's Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health delivers postgraduate education, research, and professional training in occupational and environmental health. It is directly comparable to COEHA's occupational-medicine degrees, research services, and capacity-building mission.
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health: CIEH is a professional membership and awarding organization offering environmental-health education, qualifications, and policy expertise. Its focus on building practitioner capacity and influencing health standards makes it a close education- and category-level peer.
• National Occupational Safety Association: NOSA provides occupational health and safety training, consulting, and risk-management services, with a strong African operating footprint. It is a direct regional comparator for COEHA's workplace-safety training and capacity-building proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health: IOSH is a global professional body offering occupational safety and health training, qualifications, and membership. It overlaps with COEHA's high-risk-industry training, but operates at a substantially broader international scale.
• Faculty of Occupational Medicine: The Faculty of Occupational Medicine defines professional standards and qualifications in occupational medicine, including the LFOM and MFOM pathways. COEHA prepares candidates for these credentials, making the Faculty a central upstream benchmark for curriculum, faculty, and credential recognition.
• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: ACOEM is a physician professional organization providing occupational and environmental medicine education, guidance, and continuing professional development. It serves a similar clinical audience and validates the same specialist capacity-building category as COEHA.

Regional players

• South African Society of Occupational Medicine: SASOM is a regional professional society focused on occupational medicine in Southern Africa. Its medical membership, training activities, and policy engagement make it a geographically adjacent comparator for COEHA's African expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/COEHAfrica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGZwMrAeyRNTzoOwMOE4mIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61584502760802
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-for-occupational-and-environmental-health-africa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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