AMREF’s Message on World AIDS Day 2011
Posted: 30th November 2011 | Modified: 13th December 2011
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year to focus the world’s attention on AIDS. It provides an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, to show their support for people living with the virus and to remember those who have died. As Africa’s leading health development organisation working with communities, AMREF shares this year’s global theme of ‘getting zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths’.
Former AMREF Canada CIDA-funded intern to present research findings on Ugandan maternal, newborn and child health indicators
Posted: 31st October 2011
Stephanie Irvine will be presenting findings from an AMREF-Uganda needs assessment study as part of the 2011 Global Health Conference on November 14th in Montreal. The conference is jointly hosted by the Canadian Society for International Health, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health and the Global Health Education Consortium.
Man with Diabetes Endures Gruelling Bike Race for Better Maternal Health in Africa
Posted: 27th October 2011
The only time he has ever come to Africa was 20 years ago. Then, the middle aged man visited Morocco and Egypt just to have fun. Today, however, he has decided to turn the tables. Just a little bit. The diabetic man is braving the scorching sun as he cycles his way round the rough terrain of Kenya to raise money for a worthy cause. AMREF, Maternal and Child health programs in Africa.
Mitigate Effects of Recurring Droughts and Famines: Invest in Health Development
Posted: 13th October 2011
In light of the Horn of Africa crisis, AMREF USA hosted a panel discussion last month to shed light on long-term solutions for drought and famine. The event, moderated by AMREF USA Executive Director Lisa Meadowcroft, featured a panel that included Elizabeth Lwanga, Regional Program Director, East and Horn of Africa, UN Women; Werner Schultink Director, Nutrition Section, Programme Division, UNICEF; Phillipe Lazzarini, Deputy Director of Coordination and Response, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; a Deputy to Nancy Lindborg, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); and, a Representative of The Honorable Josephine Ojiambo, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations.
AMREF Aids Victims of Fuel Explosion in Kenyan Slum
Posted: 14th September 2011 | Modified: 22nd September 2011
AMREF experts have responded to the recent Nairobi pipeline explosion the densely–populated Sinai slum area that killed 70 people and injured hundreds more on Monday September 12.
AMREF partners with CIDA to tackle Africa’s healthcare worker crisis and improve women and children’s access to frontline care
Posted: 18th August 2011 | Modified: 9th September 2011
Through an innovative three-year program AMREF with the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will train more than 2,000 community and skilled health workers in four African countries to significantly increase access to primary health care especially for women and children.
Sudan Independence: Hope for Freedom, Peace and Health
Posted: 5th July 2011 | Modified: 6th July 2011
As Southern Sudan becomes Africa's newest nation, AMREF urges the country to invest in providing better health care for all its citizens.
South Sudan: Africa's Newest Nation
Posted: 6th July 2011
After two decades of civil war, South Sudan will officially become Africa’s newest nation on July 9, 2011. This marks a great turning point for the people of Africa's youngest nation and Africa in general. Southern Sudan has great potential, natural resources and support from the international community.
South Sudan - Facts and Figures
Posted: 5th July 2011
Learn the the facts and figures about health in South Sudan and AMREF's work in Africa's newest nation.
Kenyan Breaks Record Running for African Mothers
Posted: 16th May 2011 | Modified: 2nd June 2011
At the 8th Salzburg AMREF Marathon in Austria this weekend, athletes running in support of AMREF’s “Stand Up for African Mothers” maternal health campaign won every race.
