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Amref Health Africa: Company Research Report





Company Overview



  • Name: Amref Health Africa

  • Mission: To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centered primary health care systems while addressing social determinants of health.

  • Vision: Lasting health change in Africa.

  • Promise: To transform the health of communities in Africa by investing in the health and lives of women and young people as agents of change.

  • Founded: 1957

  • Founders: Sir Michael Wood, Dr. Tom Rees, and Sir Archibald McIndoe

  • Key People:

  • Sir Michael Wood (Founder)

  • Dr. Tom Rees (Founder)

  • Sir Archibald McIndoe (Founder)

  • Headquarters: No specific headquarters location provided.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Providing mobile health services, community-based health care, and training of rural health workers in Africa.


Products and Services



  • Amref Flying Doctors: Provides air ambulance services across Africa.

  • Amref Health Innovations: Focuses on new, creative ways to solve health challenges.

  • Amref International University: Offers education and training in the health sector.


Recent Developments



  • New Products/Developments:

  • Amref Health Africa launched an African-led think tank to strengthen advocacy for climate and health issues.

  • Amref International University secured USD 5 million from Proparco to advance health workforce training in Africa.


  • Partnerships:

  • Partnership with East African Television Ltd to empower youth and women through health content in Tanzania.

  • Collaboration with the Global Fund to strengthen the fight against TB and Malaria in Kenya.


Historical Timeline



  • 1950s: Founded to deliver mobile health services and support mission hospitals with surgical facilities.

  • 1960s: Added ground-based mobile medical services and flight clinics in underserved areas in Kenya.

  • 1970s: Focused on community-based health care and training of community health workers.

  • 1980s: Emphasized strengthening health systems and staff development.

  • 1990s: Focused on disease control, prioritizing research and capacity building on HIV/AIDS, and other diseases.

  • 2000s: Highlighted the limited access to quality health care in Africa and emphasized linking health services to community needs.


Recent Initiatives



  • #EndVaccineInjusticeinAfrica Campaign: Aimed at addressing vaccine inequity and calling for more vaccines to be allocated to Africa.

  • COVID-19 Response Programme: Supported county governments in Kenya to enhance human resource capacity to respond to COVID-19.

  • AHAIC Conference: Promotes discussions on healthcare innovation in Africa.


Impact Stories



  • Midwives Upgrading Project: Helped midwives in Uganda upgrade from certificates to diplomas, using eLearning methodologies.

  • COVID-19 on the Frontline: Trained and equipped health workers in Kenya to manage COVID-19 responses.


Strategic Goals



  • Emphasizing community-led healthcare systems.

  • Addressing social determinants of health.

  • Supporting Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Health Strategy for 2030.


Publications and Reports



  • Annual Reports: Detailed activities and financial performance can be found in published reports from 2014 to 2023.


Contact and Social Media



  • Email: info@amref.org

  • Phone: +254 20 6994000

  • Social Media:

  • Facebook: /AmrefWorldwide

  • Twitter: @Amref_Worldwide

  • YouTube: AmrefWorldwide

  • LinkedIn: AmrefWorldwide

  • Instagram: @Amref.Worldwide




This report was compiled using available data on Amref Health Africa and contains summarized information on the organization's mission, historical context, and recent developments.