Amref Health Africa is a non-governmental organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and established in 1957. Our vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Amref Health Africa responds to South Africa’s health challenges by finding innovative solutions to build the capacity of community and national health systems to diagnose, treat, and control diseases through infrastructure improvements, health workforce training, and strengthening information and monitoring systems. Amref Health Africa also emphasizes the integration of health services, social and economic empowerment of women, and a rights-based approach to health.
Amref Health Africa started work in South Africa at the invitation of the then Progressive Primary Health Care Movement of the Republic of South Africa. Early on, Amref Health Africa in South Africa worked in partnership with the University of Western Cape, with support from the UNICEF country office. In 2005, Amref Health Africa in South Africa became a non-profit organisation, and between 2005 and 2009 it grew from one project with a small staff to 11 projects with 56 staff.
