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Transition – Sir “Andy” Chande
Amref Health Africa is saddened by the demise of Sir Andy Chande one of the first members of the Amref Health Africa in Tanzania Advisory Council who also chaired the Council from November 1991 until November 2002. Sir Chande was a member of the International Board of Amref Health Africa and played a key role in the organisation in its infancy in Tanzania. Even after his resignation from the Council, he continued providing support to Amref activities, nationally and internationally. At the time of his demise, Sir Chande had been nominated for recognition as an Amref Hero at the upcoming
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Keep up the fight against Malaria
Despite global progress in combating malaria, the disease continues to cause significant illness and death, especially in malaria-endemic areas. Malaria statistics have improved significantly; between 2010 and 2015, malaria incidence reduced by 21% and the number of deaths fell by 29% globally (and by 31% in the African region). Despite this improvement, the disease continues to wreak havoc. The World Malaria Report 2016 reported high numbers of infection and death in 2016: globally 212 million new cases were reported in 2015, 90% of which were in Africa, while 92% of the estimated 429,000
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Amref participates in the First Lake Region Economic Bloc International Health Investment Conference
Amref Health Africa in Kenya was among key actors and stakeholders discussing various perspectives in policy formulation and investment in the Lake Region Economic Bloc Inaugural International Health Investment Conference. The Lake Region Economic Bloc is made up of 13 counties namely: Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Homabay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans-Nzoia and Vihiga. The conference, held in Kisii County, Kenya brought together governors from the 13 counties that make the Bloc; County Executive Committees for Health; County Directors of Health; national Mini
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Amref, EABL Foundation commission Kiaoni Borehole in Makueni County
To mark the 2017 World Water Day, Amref Health Africa in Kenya and the East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) Foundation commissioned the Kiaoni borehole in Kanthuni Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya, on Monday, 20 March. The project, funded by EABL Foundation, and implemented by Amref Health Africa, is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal number 6, which advocates for Clean Water and Safe Sanitation. Speaking at the function, the EABL Foundation Legal Director, Rowlands Nadida, recognised and appreciated Amref’s good work, professionalism and expertise at implementing the pr
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Amref Health Africa turns 60
Staff from Amref Health Africa came together to launch the Amref@60 anniversary celebrations today at the Amref Flying Doctors Hangar in Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. The event was officially opened by Dr Bettina Vadera, the CEO and Medical Director of Amref Flying Doctors (AFD). “As we celebrate Amref@60, we pay tribute to our founders and all those who came before us,” she started. Dr Bettina was keen to observe that Amref Health Africa has overcome many milestones in the last 60 years. “When AFD started, we had very small aircrafts and few health professionals. Today, we have
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Community health workers in Kenya need pay
In 2015, Brian Sepashina received a distress call to help save a pregnant woman’s life in Laramatas village in Kajiado County. The woman had been in labour for some hours and the traditional birth attendant who was handling her case had run out of ‘wisdom’ to help out. “I later found out that the expectant woman had previously given birth via caesarian section. I knew right away that she needed specialised care,” Brian says. Within two hours, Brian had organised for a car to pick the woman and ferry her to Kajiado Level 5 hospital where her case could be handled. The woman unde
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Africa Health Agenda 2017 International Conference Communiqué
We, the organisers, keynote speakers, panelists, scientists and researchers, leaders from government, multilateral agencies, the private sector, civil society, development partners, youth delegates, advocates for health and the media, came together at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference held in Nairobi between 5-6 (Youth Pre-Conference Forum) and 7-9 March 2017 (main conference) to d
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Global Fund Chief of Staff visits Amref Project in Nairobi
The Chief of Staff at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, Dr Marijke Wijnroks paid a visit to the Medical Mission of Mary Health Centre in Mukuru kwa Njenga slum, Embakasi in Nairobi, to check on the progress of the Centre. The Amref Health Africa in Kenya project is funded by Global Fund. Speaking during the visit, Dr Marijke, who was accompanied by Margaret Mungai the Amref Health Africa in Kenya Global Fund HIV/AIDS TB and Malaria Programme Manager commended Amref staff and the project overseers for seein
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