Amref Health Africa in Kenya

Covid-19. Study concludes that vaccination should focus on the vulnerable

A study carried out in Kenya concludes that vaccination against covid-19 will be more cost-effective if it focuses on vulnerable…

3 years ago

Relief at Last: Bomet Woman Who Battled Fistula for 20 Years Gets Free Surgery

Francisca Chepng'eno has been battling the dreaded obstetric fistula condition for the last 20 years, but now she can afford…

3 years ago

Strengthening Quality of Malaria Diagnostics in Counties

Accurate early diagnosis as well as prompt treatment of Malaria is among the vital approaches for preventing, controlling and reducing…

3 years ago

Struggles of Access to Safe and Clean Drinking Water – The Story of Ann Porusia

Ann Porusia, is a mother of three children, she lives in Kenyawapoka, an outskirt village, 170 km away from Kajiado…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Cold Chain Success and Challenges: Case Study of Kajiado County, Kenya

Vaccines are classified among COVID-19 preventive measures like handwashing, social distancing, disinfecting commonly shared surfaces and avoiding crowded public spaces.…

3 years ago

Rural health worker shortage threatens Africa’s COVID vaccine rollout

While we urge rich countries to quicken the pace of vaccine distribution to Africa – which remains unpredictable and erratic…

3 years ago

GAVI Must Commit to Buy Africa Manufactured Vaccines or the Africa Vaccine Manufacturing Plan will Fail – Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa

African governments, with strong support from Africa Union's Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and WHO have engaged in…

3 years ago

My Experience with the JIBU COVID-19 Course: Righton Zulu

My name is Righton Zulu, I work for Lusaka Eye Hospital in Zambia as an Optometrist. I had the privilege…

3 years ago

FP2030 Announces new Regional Hub to Serve East and Southern Africa

The hub, to be hosted by Amref Health Africa, will drive momentum toward FP2030 goals and provide greater support for…

3 years ago

Professor Miriam Were nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Professor Miriam Were has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel peace prize. She becomes the second woman in Kenya to…

3 years ago