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AMREF calls for innovative funding approaches to fight malaria and save lives
As the world begins discussions on the post 2015 agenda, about half of the global population is still at risk of contracting malaria. The disease is s...
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Esther Madudu visits the UK
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Esther Madudu, the Ugandan midwife fronting our Stand Up for African Mothers campaign , to the UK. She visited us to promote the campaign and meet with AMREF supporters in ...
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Our ceo, samara, presenting the international humanitarian of the year award at @Women4Africa award ceremony http://t.co/0ne8N8PItL
Saturday, 18 May 2013 22:45
Our chief exec samara presenting the award for international humanitarian of the year at @Women4Africa awards http://t.co/s9aa7Rq8Bb
Saturday, 18 May 2013 22:38
Super excited to be at @Women4Africa awards! Lots of fabulous women here already!
Saturday, 18 May 2013 16:33
@wisetola Our little black dresses are ready to go, looking forward to tonight women4africa
Saturday, 18 May 2013 13:09
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Our work in Ethiopia
Lack of access to safe water, bad sanitation and inadequate health care mean that in Ethio...
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Date: 21st April 2013
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Better Health for Africa
The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) is Africa’s leading health development organisation, bringing good quality health care closer to those who need it most. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AMREF is a truly African organisation whose vision is lasting health change in Africa.
Founded in 1957 as the Flying Doctors Service of East Africa
AMREF has been around for over 50 years, providing essential health care and training across Africa.
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90% of our staff are African
With our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and offices around the world.
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Better health to 12 million people
In 2011 AMREF helped some of the most vulnerable and remote communities across Africa.
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Aiming to train 15,000 additional African Midwives
Graca Machel Mandela is the Global Campaign Patron of our Stand Up for African Mothers campaign, which aims to reduce maternal mortality by 25%.
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In the UK our purpose is to increase the impact of AMREF in Africa – raising funds and targeting resources towards programmes that strengthen health systems for the long-term.
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The African Medical and Research Foundation is Africa’s leading health development organisation.
We deliver good quality health care closer to those who need it most. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AMREF is a truly African organisation whose vision is lasting health change in Africa.