Amref Health Africa in Kenya

Breaking Barriers: From Blindness to Independence

“I was a craftsman. I lived off my skills. When I lost my sight, I didn’t just lose my business;…

1 year ago

Amref Health Africa and Kenya’s Health Ministry Forge Stronger Partnership for Sustainable Healthcare Reform

Nairobi, Kenya – May 2025 – A pivotal step toward accelerating health system transformation in Kenya was taken today during a…

1 year ago

Transforming Health Insurance in Africa: The Role of Digital Technology and AI

By Rahul S Reddy Kadarpeta, Jane Nyambura, Leonora Mbithi Over the past decade, several African countries have made significant strides…

1 year ago

Siaya’s Bold Fight Against Malaria: A Model for Africa’s Path to a Malaria-Free Future

Despite decades of progress, malaria continues to rise globally, with a child dying from malaria nearly every minute. According to the World Malaria…

1 year ago

Beyond Aid: Africa’s Moment to Reclaim Health Sovereignty

The era when Africa could rely on foreign aid for its health priorities is coming to an end—signaling not a…

1 year ago

Reflections on AHAIC 2025: Charting a Path Towards Health Self-Reliance

Attending the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, was truly eye-opening. As Africa grapples with escalating health challenges…

1 year ago

Kenya Scales Up Mpox Response

NAIROBI, Kenya – April 10, 2025:  Kenya has received 10,700 Modified Vaccinia Ankara–Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) Mpox vaccine doses. This marks a significant…

1 year ago

Hope Under the Acacia Tree: How CHPs and PCNs Are Changing Maternal Health in Turkana

Achuman Emoni stretches her hands, illustrating the vast distance she has travelled to reach the health facility today. She comes…

1 year ago

The importance of investing in Skilled Health Workers: Lessons from Uganda’s Maternal Emergency Implementation

During a session held at Africa Health Agenda International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, on 4th March 2025, Martin Msukwa, Chief…

1 year ago

Amref Health Africa Launches ‘Tucheze Tustawi’ Project to Support Early Childhood Development in Refugee and Host Communities in Turkana West Sub-county

Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with the Turkana County Department of Health Services, introduced the Tucheze Tustawi project as part…

1 year ago