Amref Health Africa in Kenya

10/10/2026

What happens when someone in your family is struggling with a mental health condition, but no one recognises the signs or knows where to seek help?

For many families, identifying depression, anxiety or substance use disorders can be difficult, delaying access to care.

This , we joined partners in Nakuru County to mark an important milestone: the launch of an Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) machine at Gilgil Hospital, strengthening access to specialised treatment for certain severe mental health conditions.

But improving mental health care starts much closer to home. ❤️

With support from Johnson & Johnson, Amref Health Africa and partners are building the capacity of Community Health Promoters to recognise warning signs, support families and connect people to appropriate care. More than 900 non-specialist healthcare workers are also being equipped to better identify and manage mental health conditions.

From households to health facilities, every step towards timely, accessible mental health care matters.

Mental health is part of health. And everyone deserves access to care.

09/10/2026

🧠 What if someone in your family needed mental health support, but no one knew where to turn?

Anxiety, depression and substance use disorders can affect anyone. Yet for many households, recognising mental health concerns and finding the right support remains a challenge.

💚 That's why mental health care must reach beyond health facilities and into our communities.

This , Dr Catherine Kanari shares how equipping Community Health Promoters with mental health knowledge and strengthening referral pathways can help families access the care they need, closer to home.

🎥 Watch her message on why integrating mental health into primary healthcare is essential to building healthier, more resilient communities. https://youtu.be/LkcHnWf2K-4?si=HUBqaBPXZhbYlq3O

Because there is no health without mental health.

08/10/2026

This webinar, co-hosted by Amref International University and Kenya Medical Training College, examines how health systems can leverage AI innovation while maintaining ethics, trust, safety, and equity. Building on our previous session on preparing the health workforce for an AI-enabled future, we will focus on responsible AI governance, addressing accountability, patient safety, privacy, data stewardship, transparency, bias, equity, human oversight, and professional responsibility.

Join the conversation using: fans The Ministry of Health Gates Foundation Kilifi County Government Department of Health Services Nakuru County

08/10/2026

🌍 How do we protect communities from the growing health risks of climate change?

The answer begins with understanding how these risks affect people in their own communities.

Through the Advancing Research for Climate and Health (ARCH) initiative, locally generated evidence is helping shape policies and practical solutions that respond to Africa's unique climate and health challenges.

🎥 Dr Martin Muchangi, Amref's Amref's Director for Population Health and Environment, shares why African-led research and collaboration are essential to building stronger, climate-resilient health systems.

Climate and health challenges cross borders. International research collaboration can turn shared challenges into shared progress. The Global Heat Forum starts this week in Bangkok. Watch Martin Muchangi of Amref Health Africa explain how the IDRC-supported Advancing Research for Climate and Health....

08/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝?

Join our webinar on to learn how health systems can harness AI while upholding ethics, trust, and fairness. We will explore how responsible innovation is essential to prevent widening inequalities.

⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30PM EAT

Don't miss out! Register now: https://amref.zoom.us/j/86023627304?pwd=zdzH5ls0Ehywm7IKf45EPpy71APzzU.1

Amref International University Kenya Medical Training College fans The Ministry of Health

06/10/2026

A basketball court can be more than a place to play.

Through Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s Centre Court Africa project, 29 schools were assessed and only 4 had a clear pathway for students to be referred to a health facility. The finding highlights a gap in how adolescents connect with the health information, support and services they need.

Centre Court Africa is exploring how sport can help bridge that gap by creating spaces where young people can access health information, mentorship, mental health support and referral.

🎥 In this video, students and coaches share what happens when the court becomes a space for more than sport.

05/10/2026

Have you secured your spot yet for this engaging webinar dialogue on AI Governance and Ethics in Healthcare?

Don’t miss this opportunity; register today and join Amref International University and Kenya Medical Training College to explore who governs and who is accountable for in healthcare.

When: Oct 8, 2026 04:00 PM Nairobi

🔗 https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K-PNhFtNTwa1TS5V3-CP9A

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05/10/2026

For every woman living with fistula, treatment can mean a return to dignity, health and opportunity. The journey continues this week at the Marafa Sub County Hospital, Kilifi, where the Integrated Fistula Programme is bringing specialised fistula care closer to women who need it.

Since the inception of the programme, 803 women have so far received fistula surgery, marking a step forward in addressing the backlog of women waiting for treatment.
Now, through continued partnership between MPESA Foundation, Flying Doctors Society of Africa, Amref Health Africa, the Ministry of Health and Kilifi County Government, the work continues to identify women, connect them to care and strengthen sustainable fistula services. Behind every number is a woman with a story, a family and a future.

05/10/2026

AI-powered healthcare decisions must remain accountable to people. This webinar will explore how we balance innovation with ethics, ensuring AI strengthens, not undermines, trust in health systems.

📅 Date: 8th October 2026

⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30PM EAT

🔗 Register to participate: https://amref.zoom.us/j/86023627304?pwd=zdzH5ls0Ehywm7IKf45EPpy71APzzU.1

Don’t miss this timely dialogue!

Kenya Medical Training College Amref International University

02/10/2026

From algorithms to outcomes, who takes responsibility? Explore the ethical and governance challenges of , including bias, transparency, and human oversight.

📅 Date: 8th October 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30PM EAT

🔗 Register to join this critical conversation on : https://amref.zoom.us/j/86023627304?pwd=zdzH5ls0Ehywm7IKf45EPpy71APzzU.1