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New Investment Fund for African Entrepreneurs in Health care
Amsterdam, May 19, 2017: PRESS RELEASE Amref Health Africa, Africa’s leading health organisation launched an investment fund focused on the African health sector on Friday, May 19 in Amsterdam. The Innovate for Life Fund will tackle Africa’s most daunting health challenges by supporting local entrepreneurs and investing in companies that develop innovative, home-grown solutions. In September 2017 the fund will start with a health sector specific accelerator programme. The Innovate for Life Fund was launched at The Next Web Conference, Europe’s leading tech festival
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Experienced campaigner to lead innovative new advocacy platform at Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Wanjiku Kamau as the Executive Director of the Advocacy Accelerator. The Advocacy Accelerator is an exciting new platform designed to harness the full potential and impact of health advocacy in Kenya and beyond. The Accelerator provides in-person and online platforms for advocates, donors and technical assistance providers. Wanjiku brings with her a wealth of experience in policy and advocacy. Born and raised in Nairobi, Wanjiku has always had a strong interest in social justice and in building progressive social movements. Sh
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Amref launches a Continuous Quality Improvement toolkit for its staff
Amref Health Africa in Kenya today launched a Continuous Quality Improvement toolkit to guide its staff in improving quality of coverage of health care services in all its areas of intervention. The toolkit is meant to serve as a compass for the everyday practitioner, helping them create sustainable improvements in health through quality improvement. The launch is a critical step for the organisation as it moves towards institutionalising quality improvement in all its programmes and operations. Speaking during the launch, Amref Health Africa Group CEO, Dr Githinji Gitahi recognised the
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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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