Press Releases

International Youth Week 2021: One Amref For Youth Statement

Building Back Better and Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa through the Power of Youth. The world’s youth population is 1.2…

3 years ago

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

Women, Girls at Greater Risk of Intimate Partner Violence, FGM and Forced Marriage as Socioeconomic Effects of COVID-19 Persist

Studies by Amref Health Africa call for innovative approaches such as empowerment of Community Health Volunteers to ensure at-risk women,…

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

East African Regional External Quality Assessment Scheme Achieves International Accreditation

EA-REQAS becomes the fifth proficiency testing provider in the Eastern African region to receive international accreditation by the Kenya Accreditation…

3 years ago

Amref Health Africa in Kenya signs a Global Fund grant of Ksh 7.4 billion

Grant to support Tuberculosis (KES 5.6 billion) and Malaria (KES 1.8 billion) Nairobi, 6 July 2021: Amref Health Africa in…

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

Statement on MacKenzie Scott’s Gift to Amref Health Africa

MacKenzie Scott’s unassuming generosity and catalytic investment to support the work of Amref Health Africa, demonstrated a core value of…

3 years ago