Amref Health Africa in Kenya

Why African nations should invest in community health

In September 2023, Kenya launched a Community Health Promoters (CHP) initiative with more than 100,000 CHPs trained and equipped, supported…

4 months ago

Digital Community Health Activated in Kenya: A Leap Towards Universal Health Coverage

In a groundbreaking development, Amref Kenya, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders, has successfully rolled out…

5 months ago

Mental Health: HIV Risk Reduction among Key and Vulnerable Populations

The Turkana County Health Senior Management team was briefed about the collaboration between Imarisha Jamii and LVCT Health in scaling…

5 months ago

Why Africa’s health sector needs to embrace self-care

In recent years, many development practitioners have proposed that self-care is a cost-effective solution to various health challenges. The WHO’s…

5 months ago

Advancing Health Sector Reforms: Health Regulatory Consultative Forum

To propel health sector reforms forward, the Kenya Health Professionals Oversight Authority (KHPOA) hosted a critical consultative breakfast meeting supported…

5 months ago

Mai Mahiu Tragedy: Stories of Loss and Resilience

Setting foot in Mai-Mahiu a day after the Old Kijabe River burst its banks, sweeping away hundreds of people, livestock,…

5 months ago

Celebrating a Legacy of Partnership and Impact

Amref Health Africa and other USAID implementing partners gathered at the Radisson Blu in Upperhill to bid farewell to John…

5 months ago

The Transformative Potential of Self-Care for Health in Africa

African countries benefit immensely from integrating self-care practices into national primary healthcare strategies. This approach can improve health outcomes while…

5 months ago

Health impact of ultra-processed foods in Africa

Jabari,16, a student living in the city, navigates a daily routine of schoolwork, video games and socialising with friends. However,…

5 months ago

Launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator in Paris Misses Opportunity to Recognize Importance of Africa’s Ownership

Nairobi, 7 June 2023: As the world eagerly anticipates the launch of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and Gavi’s…

6 months ago