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Q&A: Amref leader on why universal health coverage is crucial for Africa
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, talks about Africa’s unique path to UHC and what to expect at #AHAIC2019 By Domiziana Francescon A health clinic in Kenya. The Makueni County Government is set to study the outsourcing of operations of three primary health clinics in the county per a n Read MoreNewsReducing Teen Pregnancies through School-Based Integrated Outreaches
Kaikor, Turkana
“I want to be doctor when I grow up and an early pregnancy will not stop me,” says Jeremiah Ikaru*, 19, a Form 2 student at St James Kaikor High School. “Before the school-based outreaches were brought to our school, we believed that having sex with girls during their period would not get them pregnant. The school-based integrated outreaches have helped me get information about safe sexual reproductive health practices. This has also redefined how I engage with girls especially on matters sex.� Read More
NewsAmref Health Africa Hands Over More than $800,000 worth of Medical Devices – ‘Philips Community Outreach Kit’ to Afar Region
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26 February 2019— As part of its efforts to strengthen the health systems in the developing regions, Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia hands over more than USD 800,000 (Approximately 24 million birr) worth of medical devices carried in a backpack - “PHILIPS Community Life Centre Outreach Kit” to Afar Regional Health Bureau for use in health posts, health centers and hospitals. Amref Health Africa through its A’ago – Improving Sexual Reproductive Health project, which is supported by the Netherlands Government, provided the equipment and soluti
Read MoreNewsMinistry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and project donor follow up visit to Makueni Partnership for Primary Care
In July 2018, His Excellency the Governor of Makueni County, Prof. Kivutha Kibwana launched the Partnership for Primary Care (P4PC) pilot in Makueni County. The project was launched with the aim of improving supply and demand of primary health care services through a financially sustainable and bankable business model. The approach in this public-private partnership (PPP) is through a concession where the private sector (Amref Enterprises Ltd), manages Makueni County’s public primary health care system. Progress to date includes infrastructural upgrade of facilities, installation of equip
Read MoreNewsFinalists for AMNH Excellence in Health Journalism Awards 2019 unveiled.
Nairobi, 14 February 2019 – Finalists in the Africa Media Network on Health AMNH Excellence in Health Journalism Awards 2019 were announced today, underscoring excellence in health journalism in Africa. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference “Africa Health 2019” in Kigali Rwanda on March 6, 2019. The AMNH Excellence in Health Journalism Awards shortlist consists of 12 finalists in fou
Read MoreNewsAverting Health Worker Strikes through Round Table Forums in Turkana County
Participants of a Roundtable meeting between the Turkana County Department of Health Leadership and Health Worker union officials at Cradle Hotel, Lodwar With health service delivery crippled in a number of counties across the country as a result of the ongoing nurses’ strike, Amref Health Africa in Kenya is leading the way in bringing the striking nurses and county health leadership to the negotiation table. Building on the belief that harmonious labour relations within the health sector are critical in ensuring stable health systems, Amref through the USAID
Read MoreNewsAmref Joins Partners in First Annual National Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child Health and Nutrition Conference
Coming together under the umbrella of the Partnership for Strengthening Maternal, New-born, Child Health and Nutrition (PSMNCHN) in Kenya, Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Action Against Hunger, Aga Khan Foundation, Hellen Keller, Map International, Nutrition International and World Vision, held the first ever Annual National Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child Health and Nutrition (RMNCHN) evidence-based learning conference. The partners are funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to i
Read MoreNewsAmref International University (AMIU) appoints new Vice Chancellor
Prof Marion Mutugi takes over from Dr Alice Lakati who has been the acting Vice Chancellor after Prof Peter Ngatia, the first interim Vic Read More