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Amref joins Kenya’s First Lady to mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Amref Health Africa in Kenya joined the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta in marking the World Fistula Day on May 23 at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi. The event also marked the official opening of the first International Conference on Reproductive Health. “I want all mothers hiding behind the shame of fistula to be assisted in seeking help,” said the First Lady at the opening event of the conference. She noted that most women with fistula suffer in silence because of the stigma and shame. Obstetric Fistula is a devastating and demeaning condition caused by prolonged obstructed labour
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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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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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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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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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