{"id":4681,"date":"2026-09-08T08:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/?page_id=4681"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:14:09","slug":"health-system-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/health-system-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Health System Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\r\n Stronger health systems for a healthier, more resilient future\r\n <\/h1>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Strengthening communities, health workers and health systems to\r\n prevent, detect and respond to public health threats while\r\n maintaining essential services.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n Explore our work\r\n \u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n Health systems must be able to respond to crises without\r\n losing sight of everyday health needs.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Amref strengthens the capacity of communities and health\r\n systems to prevent, detect and respond to public health\r\n threats while maintaining continuity of essential services.\r\n Anchored in people-centred Primary Health Care, our approach\r\n improves outbreak surveillance, early detection and\r\n coordinated response, helping reduce the spread of\r\n infectious diseases and protect vulnerable populations\r\n during health emergencies.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n From frontline health workers to national and county-level\r\n decision-makers, we work across the health system to build\r\n the capabilities, connections and evidence needed to respond\r\n effectively to public health shocks.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n 02<\/span>\r\n OUR APPROACH<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Building systems that are ready before a crisis hits\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Our health security work focuses on strengthening the\r\n systems and people that underpin effective preparedness\r\n and response.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Stronger frontline capacity\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We strengthen the skills and capabilities of frontline\r\n health workers to identify, prevent and respond to\r\n emerging health threats.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Better surveillance and early detection\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We support stronger surveillance systems and data use\r\n so that health threats can be identified earlier and\r\n acted on faster.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Connected laboratory and referral networks\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We strengthen laboratory, referral and response\r\n networks to improve coordination and accelerate\r\n access to appropriate care.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Evidence-led decision-making\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We support governments and health actors to turn data\r\n and evidence into decisions that improve preparedness,\r\n response and health outcomes.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Resilient communities\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Through WASH, climate resilience and community\r\n engagement, we address underlying risks while\r\n strengthening trust, preparedness and resilience.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n A systems approach\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We connect communities, health facilities, government\r\n and partners to strengthen health systems at every\r\n level.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n Turning stronger health systems into action\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Our projects translate this approach into practical\r\n interventions that strengthen preparedness, response and\r\n resilience at community, county and national levels.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR)\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effectiveness of\r\n medicines used to treat infections. Amref's AMR work\r\n strengthens surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship,\r\n laboratory capacity and coordination to support more\r\n effective prevention and response.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n Explore project\r\n \u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n HEAL Project\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n The HEAL Project supports stronger health systems and\r\n community capacity to prevent, detect and respond to\r\n public health threats while protecting access to\r\n essential services.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n Explore project\r\n \u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n Project THRIVE\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Project THRIVE strengthens health system capacity and\r\n community resilience through integrated approaches that\r\n improve coordination, preparedness and continuity of care.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n Explore project\r\n \u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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\r\n Health security starts with stronger everyday systems.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Health security cannot sit apart from the systems that deliver\r\n everyday care.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n That is why Amref integrates health security with\r\n Primary Health Care, WASH, climate resilience and\r\n community engagement.<\/strong>\r\n This systems approach helps address the conditions that enable\r\n outbreaks to spread while strengthening the ability of\r\n communities and health systems to anticipate, absorb and\r\n respond to shocks.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n The goal is not simply to respond better when a crisis happens.\r\n It is to build systems that are stronger before, during and\r\n after the crisis.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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\r\n Strong systems protect health, even when circumstances change.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Explore how Amref Health Africa is working with communities\r\n and governments to build health systems that are prepared,\r\n responsive and resilient.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n Explore our projects\r\n \u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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