Position Statements

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  U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: A Setback for Health Security and a Safer World President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO)—a move that undermines decades of global health and health security gains and leaves the U.S., Africa, and the world more vulnerable to infectious diseases and public health threats. Download the position statement >>> … Read More

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  The Future Starts Now: Enhancing Global Systems for Current and Future Generations The future starts now: Enhancing global systems for current and future generations. Download the statement … Read More

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  Combating the Escalating Mpox Crisis and Championing Vaccine Equity Across Africa: Amref’s Interventions  Amref Health Africa joins the World Health Organization (WHO), the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African governments in combating the alarming escalation of the Mpox crisis across the African continent; now declared by Africa CDC as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) and by WHO a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Download the position statement >>> … Read More

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  CHReaD Position statement on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day This week, on Saturday, May 18, we as the Coalition of Health Research and Development (CHReaD), unite to observe the 27th annual HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). HVAD serves as a poignant reminder of our collective dedication to combating HIV/AIDS through research, education, and advocacy. Download Position Statement… Read More

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  AMREF ENVOY TO SPOTLIGHT CRITICAL INTERSECTION BETWEEN HEALTH AND CLIMATE AT COP-28 The Amref special envoy will be central in setting the tone for the historic COP28 Health Day. The envoy will urge leaders to prioritize investment in adaptation and resilience solutions as a core component of the COP28 agenda. This is crucial to advancing equitable solutions, especially in countries with the lowest carbon emissions but the most severe climate-related health outcomes. We hope that leaders will recognize the importance of this effort and take bold action to address these pressing issues. Download/Read the statement >>>… Read More

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  Construction, Equipping, and Handing Over of Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements Official Amref’s position statement on the contract to improve primary health care (PHC) infrastructure in the informal settlements of Nairobi. Read/Download the position statement >>> Read/Download Q&A >>>… Read More

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  Position Statement on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression This position paper is based on the values of Amref Health Africa which include embracing diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging. Further, Amref Health Africa is a rights-based organisation and adheres to the international framework for human rights as declared by the United Nations in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reflected in regional instruments like the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, that embodies and emphasises the universality of human rights, dignity and equality of all people and respects their entitlement to freedom and protection. Read/Download the Position Statement … Read More

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  Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s and Adolescent Health (2016-2030) Amref’s Statement on Global Strategy for Children and Adolescents and Women – delivered at the 76^th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva by Desta Lakew – Group Director, Partnerships & External Affairs. Read/Download the Statement … Read More