Systemic health reform should be a higher priority in African aid projects, experts say
Posted: 15th June 2011
Despite an increase in health spending in Africa, many people still have limited access to good quality Dr. Teguest Guerma, director general of the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), said during a public forum on maternal and child health.
Where is Canada On Africa? Getting past despair with African Solutions and Canadian Partners
Posted: 11th April 2011
As Canadians ponder election priorities, we cannot and must not turn away from the African continent. Working every day in the most remote and disadvantaged communities, the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) sees hope and opportunity to build on the successes that come with community health education and more health workers
AMREF calls on Africans to curb maternal deaths
Posted: 16th March 2011
The African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) in partnership with Nakumatt Holdings is asking the public to donate towards programs fighting maternal deaths across six African countries in Africa.
AMREF helps Gongo la Mboto victims
Posted: 7th March 2011
AMREF launched a three-day training of 20 health care workers who will provide psychological and counselling to Gongo la Mboto bomb blast victims
New Life-Saving Pneumonia Vaccine
Posted: 17th February 2011
Read Canadian MP Keith Martin’s exclusive commentary on the new life-saving pneumonia vaccine.
