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Climate Change and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Hidden Connection Impacting Vulnerable Communities in Kenya

Climate change remains a critical global issue that relentlessly exerts profound and far-reaching effects on the environment and societies. One…

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To survive, Africa needs to find solutions to its unique health challenges

A recent Amref Health Africa conference brought to light the harsh realities African countries face regarding healthcare. The conference brought…

2 years ago

Africa needs to be equipped for climate crises

Martin Muchangi, Director of WASH and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Amref Health Africa, has urged African countries to work toward…

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Place women, and youth at the centre of climate change — experts

Global experts have called for a need to position women and youth at the centre of the fight against climate…

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Boosting Healthcare in Kenya: Global Fund Country Team meets with Principal Secretary (PS) Tum

NAIROBI, Kenya, February 8, 2023. A significant meeting took place today between the Global Fund Country Team led by Manager, Paul Mac Carrick…

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Amref Ethics and Scientific Review Committee

Amref Ethics and Scientific Review Committee (Amref ESRC) held a one-week workshop from November 28, 2022, to December 2, 2022.…

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Female Genital Mutilation Rates Peak In Kenya During School Holidays – An Alternative Option Offers A Solution

Female genital mutilation is a practice deeply rooted in cultural traditions around the world. The World Health Organisation defines it as comprising…

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Mass deworming program launched in Western Kenya to combat intestinal worms and bilharzia

In a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Amref Health Africa, and the END Fund, a mass deworming program has…

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Human, animal health key to climate action

The world faces precarious yet interesting challenges, weeks after leaders and experts gathered in Egypt to deliberate on solutions to…

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420 Girls in Kajiado Central Choose Education Over Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

December 5 – 8, 2022: As the sun sets on the dusty terrain of Maparasha Primary School in Kajiado Central,…

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