Kenya

News about Amref Health Africa in Kenya.

Transformative Norm Change: Amref’s Comprehensive Interventions to End FGM

Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM) refers to the alteration or injury of female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Globally, an…

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Western Kenya Deworms More Than 5 Million People in an Ambitious Bid to Eliminate Intestinal Worms and Bilharzia

In four counties of western Kenya, a silent but intense battle is being fought against two ancient and debilitating diseases,…

2 weeks ago

Promoting Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Action

In 1986, Mzee Lepoo watched his father save their village from devastating floods. By observing bird movements and changes in…

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Site Inspection for PSA Oxygen-Generating Plants in Six Hospitals

Amref Health Africa in Kenya in partnership with Global Fund has successfully constructed and carried out final site inspections of…

3 weeks ago

Call for Nominations: AHAIC 2025 Women in Global Health Awards to Honour Africa’s Most Inspiring Changemakers

Nairobi, 7 February 2025: In the lead-up to International Women's Day 2025, the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 Secretariat invites…

3 weeks ago

Hope for a Better Future: Fistula Restorative Surgery in Trans Nzoia County

Eight beds, eight women, all waiting for their turn to be called into the surgery room. The air in the holding ward…

2 months ago

A Rising Tide of Resilience: Transforming Pastoral Communities Through Multi-Sector Innovation Platforms

Displaced by the catastrophic El Niño floods of 2019, the residents of Gafarsa’s Kambi ya Moto Village faced the devastating…

2 months ago

Amref Health Africa Partners with Marsabit County to Launch Transformative One Health Strategic Plan for ASAL Communities

Marsabit County marked a historic milestone on December 19, 2024, with its One Health Strategic Plan launch for 2024–2029. The…

2 months ago

Beyond the Knife: Doctors Transform Lives in Kwale County, Kenya

Kwale County, famed for its idyllic sandy beaches and sunlit hills, is a coastal paradise. Yet, beneath its beauty lies…

2 months ago

From Blade to Advocate: How One Woman is Leading the Fight Against FGM

Sarah Sakau stands tall, her presence radiating resilience and determination. Though she doesn’t know her exact age, she recalls being…

3 months ago