Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) News

COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Impede Access To Reproductive Health Services

Study conducted in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia highlights challenges faced by women seeking family planning, antenatal, postnatal and immunization services, as…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Lead to Increased Inequity in Kenya, Uganda – Amref Study

Globally approved containment measures implemented with minimal adaptation to local contexts widened inequalities, putting the most vulnerable at greater risk…

3 years ago

Vaccine Hesitancy Among Youth and Community Health Volunteers Likely to Impact Kenya COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout – Amref Study

58% of youth in Kenya adopting a wait-and-see approach to COVID-19 vaccine, as social media  and lack of confidence in…

3 years ago

Amref Health Africa Global CEO, Dr. Githinji Gitahi on CNN International advocating for #VaccineEquity

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, on the show CNN Newsroom with Michael Holmes, shares insights on the COVID -19 Situation in Africa and…

3 years ago

Localizing Interventions for Positive Behaviour Change

The role of integrated marketing communication is to increase awareness and reach a larger audience. This simply means utilizing different…

3 years ago

Gender Youth And Social Services Officers Sensitized On COVID-19 Protocols

Officers drawn from the Department of Gender, Youth and Social Services were today engaged in a COVID-19 MOH protocols adherence,…

3 years ago

WHO Welcomes G7 Vaccine Pledge But Says More Needed Quickly

Adding to the advancements seen in the G20 Global Health Summit and the Gavi COVAX AMC Summit, according to the…

3 years ago

Over 5,000 Pupils to Benefit from Amref-Absa COVID-19 Response Project in Kilifi

Handwashing Facilities, Water Storage Tanks Donated to Mkaomoto, Marereni, and Mjanaheri Primary Schools Kilifi, 1 July 2021: Over 5000 pupils…

3 years ago

Dr Githinji Gitahi Appointed to the New Commission on African COVID-19 Response by South Africa President, H.E Cyril Ramaphosa

Nairobi, June 30th, 2021: Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa has been appointed as a commissioner in the…

3 years ago

Combating the spread of COVID-19 through strengthening hygiene behavior: Lessons from 10 counties

When the Amref Health Africa in Kenya Hygiene Behaviour Change Coalition team set out to develop a project to combat…

3 years ago