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Amref Group CEO Receives Presidential Commendation for Promoting Health in Kenya
Amref Health Africa Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Githinji Gitahi on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 received the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) from the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta. Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) is a presidential commendation given to recipients on the advice of the National Honours and Awards Committee in the Office of the President. The President issued Dr Githinji the state commendation in recognition of outstanding contribution to the health sector at the helm of Amref Health Africa. Dr Githinji has been instrume
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Addressing NCDs to Fast-Track Achievement of Universal Health Coverage
The emerging prevalence of Non–Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and related risk factors may reverse Kenya’s recent gains in health, unless urgent and deliberate actions are taken.
It is estimated that non-communicable diseases account for 27% of all deaths suffered by Kenyans, equivalent to almost 100,000 people per year (WHO, 2016). Over 50% of all hospital admissions are as a result of NCDs.
The burden of disease brought about by non-communicable diseases is a major public health concer
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Improving the Quality of Health Services towards Universal Health Coverage
Universal Health Coverage (UHC). That is presently THE buzzword across Kenya’s health system.
While there has been much focus and discussion on the role of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in providing financial protection for Kenyans so as to reduce out of pocket spending for health, a lot less is being said about the quality of health care services, and how this contributes towards the realisation of UHC.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines quality health care as servi
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Amref Health Africa Group CEO Appointed Co-Chair of UHC2030
Amref Health Africa Group CEO, Dr Githinji Gitahi, has been appointed co-chair of the UHC2030 Steering Committee, a responsibility he will undertake even as he continues to head Amref Health Africa’s day-to-day operations. UHC2030 is a World Bank and World Health Organization (WHO) forum for achievement of universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030 and has membership across countries, private sector and civil society organisations. Dr. Gitahi’s appointment was announced in Tokyo, Japan, where health ministers from various countries, high-level representatives from UN agencies and experts
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Community Health Workers Critical to Achieving Universal Health Coverage
Investment in Africa’s health systems is vital if the continent is to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. According to the World Bank, Africa’s population is estimated to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. The region will face a critical challenge of creating the foundations for long-term inclusive growth. At the moment, many African countries still contend with high levels of child and maternal mortality, and most health systems are not able to deal effectively with epidemics and the growing burden of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. These challenges call for accelerated progres
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5th Africa Health Leadership Management Network General Assembly Conference
The Africa Health Leadership Management Network (AHLMN) held its fifth General Assembly at Amref International University, on its Nairobi campus. Held November 22 – 24, 2017, the assembly attracted 29 delegates from 10 African countries. The delegates noted the continued support of the AHLMN in the nine years of its existence from Amref Health Africa, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Kenyan Ministry of Health. The Leadership Management and Governance Academy, which houses the Leadership Management and Governance (LMG), is included within the structure of the new Am
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