Public Health Internships in Cape Town

South Africa's public health challenges are real, urgent, and unlike anything you'll encounter in a classroom. High rates of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, under-resourced clinics, and communities with limited access to primary care. This is where public health theory meets the hard realities on the ground, and where you'll get to make an actual contribution.

As a public health intern with VAC, you'll work alongside qualified healthcare professionals conducting epidemiological research, running community health assessments, collecting data, and delivering education and outreach programs directly in the communities that need them. Whether your interests lean toward research, policy, or hands-on community work, you'll get exposure to all sides of how public health actually functions in a countr...