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At the World Economic Forum, UNFPA’s private sector champions commit to workplace reproductive health policies reaching more than 300,000 employees

DAVOS, Switzerland – At this year’s World Economic Forum, UNFPA and private sector partners Amref, Bayer, Essity, Ferring and the Mediterranean…

2 weeks ago

Driving the Dialogue on Climate Change and Health at the 11th Tanzania Health Summit

The healthcare sector stands at the frontlines of the global climate crisis, bearing the brunt of its most severe impacts.…

2 months ago

Ending Meningitis in Africa’s Belt Through Universal Health Coverage

By Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa Today, on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, my thoughts turn to…

2 months ago

Climate Change Grants For Africa Is A Good First Step. But We Must Do More

Authors: Desta Lakew, Group Director, Partnerships and External Affairs, Amref Health Africa; and Alvin Tofler Munyasia, AGNES Climate Fellow African nations…

3 months ago

Amplifying the Global South’s Voice on Climate Finance at COP29

On the sidelines of the 2024 UN Climate Conference (COP29), Amref Health Africa and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance…

3 months ago

COP29: African Countries Must Wake Up from ‘Distributed Carbon Emission Guilt’ to People-Centered Climate Action

Global warming is no longer just an issue for the environment but a crisis of life itself. Yet, African governments’…

3 months ago

COP 29 and health: The basics

What is COP 29 and why is it important? COP (Conference of the Parties) is the annual United Nations Climate…

3 months ago

COP29 Co-Chairs Publish Draft Text On Climate Finance Goal During Third Day Of Conference

Co-Chairs publish draft text for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), described as workable basis for discussion. President of the…

3 months ago

Amref Health Africa Achieves Another Milestone in Strengthening Health Systems for ASAL Communities: The Launch of One Health Strategy in Isiolo County

KENYA - Isiolo County has made a significant advancement in addressing health challenges by launching its One Health Strategic Plan, becoming…

3 months ago

From Talk to Action: Harnessing Multisectoral Synergies in Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa

On September 25th, Amref Health Africa hosted a high-level roundtable at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, bringing global…

3 months ago