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Vijana Wahimizwa Wajitokeze Kwa Wingi Kupata Chanjo

NA LAWRENCE ONGARO IDARA ya afya ya umma inalenga kuwapa chanjo vijana ambao kwa kawaida ndio wengi kwa idadi katika…

3 years ago

On the precipice: Why Africa must act on climate change now

Editor's note: Martin Muchangi is a program director at Amref Health Africa. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily…

3 years ago

Dengue fever still pain in the country’s side

In 2020, Agnes Wairimu’s last born child, Selina Wambui, became sick. At just three months old, the disease she had…

3 years ago

Simple lung screening method could save lives

By: Onyango Nyamol [NAIROBI] Deaths from common lung diseases are on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa but a simple screening method could significantly…

3 years ago

Educating women crucial to bringing positive change, says Dr Temu

AMREF Health Africa, Tanzania director, Dr Florence Temu has said that educating women is key to bringing forth positive change…

3 years ago

Amref Health Africa and its Consortium Partners Launch a USAID-funded $60 million Integrated Youth Activity – ‘Kefeta’

Kefeta aims to benefit two million young people from 18 cities in Ethiopia Addis Ababa, 3rd March 2022: Today, Amref…

3 years ago

“Slash and Clear”, a Community-Based Vector Control Method to Reduce Onchocerciasis Transmission by Simulium sirbanum in Maridi, South Sudan: A Prospective Study

1. Introduction Onchocerciasis is a disease of major public health importance in Maridi County, South Sudan, where it is associated…

3 years ago

Review COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines and Invest More in Systems Strengthening in Africa

Amref Health Africa GCEO and Commissioner in the Africa COVID19 Commission under the Africa Union, Dr Githinji Gitahi has once…

3 years ago

CHReaD Hosts Champions to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in the East African Region

As part of its advocacy strategy, CHReaD has been leveraging existing advocacy initiatives and partnerships with the Eastern Africa National…

3 years ago

Wearing of Masks Should Be Reduced and Vaccines Accelerated; Amref Health Says as They Give Reasons

Amref Health Africa now feels that the measures that were used to curb COVID-19 should be revised since the virus…

3 years ago