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Boda-boda Ambulances Saving Lives of Expectant Mothers in Mwanguda, Kwale County

With deep regret and a sombre tone in his voice, Mohammed Ali recalls how losing his sister-in-law opened his eyes…

2 years ago

Amref Health Africa Tanzania Commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day, 2023

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is proud to be at the forefront of improving menstrual hygiene management in the country.…

2 years ago

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Commemoration in Bungoma County

Commemorating the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in Bungoma County this year was a powerful reminder of this condition’s…

2 years ago

Strengthening Capacity of Journalists for Health Promotion in Malawi

The USAID MOMENTUM Tikweze Umoyo Project conducted a week-long training to build the capacity of media practitioners with health promotion…

2 years ago

From Victim to Leader: How Chief Meibuko is Fighting Poverty and Gender Inequality in Kajiado

Chief Meibuko holds the black staff, a symbol of her authority and leadership, with a sense of pride and purpose.…

2 years ago

Breaking Free: Life After Saying No to Female Genital Mutilation

The sun was shining bright on the faces of the young Maasai girls as they eagerly walked towards the venue…

2 years ago

Embracing Community Participatory Research Approach: The Role of Community Advisory Boards for Research in Conceptualisation of the Enkanyit Ontooyie Menstrual Hygiene Study in Kajiado and Narok Counties, Kenya

Yvonne Opanga, Bernard Mbogo, Joyce Wanjira, Stephen Okumu, Caroline Akinyi Affiliation: Amref Health Africa in Kenya Research and RMNCAH Program…

2 years ago

Opinion: Strengthen health systems in Africa through multilateralism

Africa is facing a range of intersecting crises, including climate change, disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and conflict. While the continent…

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Placing people at the heart of African health systems

To build the health systems of the future, governments of African countries must put people first, write Githinji Gitahi and…

2 years ago

How Kenya’s food safety profile is worsening, and why it’s time to act

A recent study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) revealing the contamination of raw pork and poultry meat in…

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