Go behind-the-scenes of our work through our blog. It’s full of thoughts, opinions and experiences from the Amref Health Africa team and people from the communities in Africa that we partner with.
Kenya’s COVID-19 Response is Affecting the Well-Being of Women And Girls
Diram Duba, advocate, KenyaAt the beginning of this year, I followed up on a story of a girl Sarah**, (not her real name) and her mother from Ramole Village in [...]
Partnering for better health for women and children in Kenya
John Kutna, Amref Health Africa in KenyaFor over 15 years now, I have been privileged to work with various agencies in the provision of technical and leadership support for humanitarian [...]
Mother’s Day Reality Check: COVID-19 and the role of mothers
Onome Ako, Executive Director, Amref Health Africa in CanadaA few nights ago, as usual, my 4-year-old daughter crawls into my bed in the middle of the night. She normally falls [...]
A World Health Day like no other
Onome Ako, Executive Director, Amref Health Africa in CanadaEvery year when World Health Day comes around on April 7, we use the day to remind ourselves about the pressing issues facing [...]
Combatting COVID-19 in Africa: How simple is handwashing?
Onome Ako, Executive Director, Amref Health Africa in CanadaAs the global community grapples with the novel coronavirus, several words and phrases are being repeated in our world: social distancing, self-isolation, [...]
Community Health Workers in Africa are the focal point for health education & promotion
Melina Kalamandeen, Amref Health Africa in CanadaI consider myself fortunate to have worked in global development for over 8 years now. I love what I do. I love meeting the [...]
Canada must drive global action on universal health coverage
By Onome Ako, Executive Director, Amref Health Africa in Canada and Mark Brender, National Director, Partners In Health Canada Canadian advocates for universal health coverage in the 1960s underpinned [...]
Myths and Taboos in Tanzania’s Simiyu Region: Endangering the Lives of Mothers and Children
Patrick John (third from the left) is a Community Health Worker in Tanzania.Nuru Ngailo, Amref Health Africa in TanzaniaFrom their parents and ancestors, communities in Simiyu Region in Tanzania have [...]
Restoring Her Dignity: A Health Systems Approach to the Management of Female Genital Fistula
by Elizabeth WalaMaternal mortality and morbidity has remained high in sub-Saharan Africa mainly due to poor access to quality reproductive health services, poverty and low education levels, lack of equity, [...]