Coronavirus

Breaking Borders: Integrating COVID-19 and Measles Vaccination Efforts in AfricaBreaking Borders: Integrating COVID-19 and Measles Vaccination Efforts in Africa

Breaking Borders: Integrating COVID-19 and Measles Vaccination Efforts in Africa

The integration of COVID-19 response initiatives with routine immunization programs marked a crucial tactic in navigating today's dynamic public health…

1 year ago
Over 15,000 Covid vaccines dispensed since MarchOver 15,000 Covid vaccines dispensed since March

Over 15,000 Covid vaccines dispensed since March

What you need to know: The border points include Bunagana in Kisoro District, Katuna (Kabale), Mirama Hills (Ntungamo), Mutukula (Kyotera),…

2 years ago
Solar-powered mobile clinic’s 1,200km journey to Kigali health forumSolar-powered mobile clinic’s 1,200km journey to Kigali health forum

Solar-powered mobile clinic’s 1,200km journey to Kigali health forum

Mr Daniel Kimemia and Mr Joseph Gachanja set off by road for the biennial Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC…

2 years ago
CHReaD Hosts Champions to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in the East African RegionCHReaD Hosts Champions to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in the East African Region

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
Clergy seek to be involved in COVID-19 vaccine driveClergy seek to be involved in COVID-19 vaccine drive

Clergy seek to be involved in COVID-19 vaccine drive

Inter-religious leaders have called on the government to involve them in sensitising faithful to take up Covid-19 vaccines. This, they say,…

3 years ago
Amref Health Africa Launches Campaign to End Vaccine Injustice in AfricaAmref Health Africa Launches Campaign to End Vaccine Injustice in Africa

Amref Health Africa Launches Campaign to End Vaccine Injustice in Africa

#EndVaccineInjusticeInAfrica seeks to highlight and seek immediate interventions for COVID-19 vaccine shortage as continent lags in global race to end…

3 years ago
Dr. Githinji Gitahi speaking with CNN’s Paula Newton on the new Omicron VariantDr. Githinji Gitahi speaking with CNN’s Paula Newton on the new Omicron Variant

Dr. Githinji Gitahi speaking with CNN’s Paula Newton on the new Omicron Variant

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Amref Health Africa Group CEO speaking with CNN's Paula Newton on the new Omicron Variant and the…

3 years ago
Amref Calls for Global Concerted Efforts to Strengthen Existing Mechanisms to Respond to the Pandemic During the U.S President led #COVIDSummit at UNGAAmref Calls for Global Concerted Efforts to Strengthen Existing Mechanisms to Respond to the Pandemic During the U.S President led #COVIDSummit at UNGA

Amref Calls for Global Concerted Efforts to Strengthen Existing Mechanisms to Respond to the Pandemic During the U.S President led #COVIDSummit at UNGA

“We must bring COVAX ahead of queue,” said Dr. Githinji Gitahi during the #COVIDSummit US president Joe Biden hosted a…

4 years ago
The World Needs More Equity in COVID Vaccine Access | OpinionThe World Needs More Equity in COVID Vaccine Access | Opinion

The World Needs More Equity in COVID Vaccine Access | Opinion

By: GITHINJI GITAHI AND CHARLES OKEAHALAM , AMREF HEALTH AFRICA The decline in the COVID-19 fatality rate in vaccinated populations is…

4 years ago
Amref Global CEO, Dr. Githinji Gitahi on CNN Newsroom discussing the COVAX programmeAmref Global CEO, Dr. Githinji Gitahi on CNN Newsroom discussing the COVAX programme

Amref Global CEO, Dr. Githinji Gitahi on CNN Newsroom discussing the COVAX programme

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, on the show CNN Newsroom with Robyn Curnow discussing the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) programme -…

4 years ago