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19/08/2026

What if the most important health investment we make today is preventing the healthcare costs of tomorrow?

That was at the heart of a powerful discussion at the Presidential Town Hall during the 2026 Kenya Health Summit, hosted by H.E. President William Ruto.

Addressing the President, Amref Health Africa Group CEO Dr Githinji Gitahi welcomed the progress being made on Kenya’s health reforms, and challenged the country to broaden the conversation beyond how we finance healthcare to how we produce health and wellness in the first place.

“We cannot rely on mobilising more and more money to treat an ever-growing burden of preventable disease. As conditions such as hypertension and diabetes increase, so will the cost of lifelong treatment, dialysis, hospitalisation and intensive care. We must invest just as deliberately in keeping people healthy. That starts where people live.”

Community Health Promoters are already doing vital work to bring health services closer to communities. But they must be adequately supported and equipped to help families prevent disease, identify risks early, and access care before conditions become severe. Integrated community case management and fully functioning primary care networks are equally critical if prevention is to become the foundation of our health system.
But producing health goes far beyond hospitals and clinics.
What people eat matters. What is marketed to our children matters. The amount of sugar, salt and harmful trans fats in our food matters. And the policies that shape these environments matter.

Dr Gitahi therefore urged the President to consider stronger food regulation as part of Kenya’s public health investment, not simply to address today's disease burden, but to protect future generations from preventable illness and the enormous healthcare costs that come with it.

The President acknowledged the issues raised and committed to further conversations on health production and how this thinking can contribute to Kenya’s health agenda.

Kenya must continue expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare. But sustainable UHC will also require us to ask an equally important question: How do we build a country where fewer people become sick in the first place?

Ultimately, the strongest health system is not only one that can treat illness. It is one that helps people stay healthy.

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19/08/2026

We are pleased to host at our Nairobi headquarters, marking significant progress in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The official launch on 27 August highlights our commitment to advancing bold, locally led, and sustainable solutions across Africa.

Join this virtual event to hear from partners and project teams who are driving innovation, strengthening health systems, and building Africa’s resilient response to antimicrobial resistance.

Register now to attend: https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OOadUaLIQ1CbPiA8CeUzmg #/registration

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14/08/2026

The future of global health will not be decided for Africa, it will be shaped by Africa.

Join us in Kigali, Rwanda for to advance health sovereignty through innovation, research, and strong leadership.

Save the date. Secure/book your early-bird discounted ticket now on our website: https://ahaic.org

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13/08/2026

Hibak Barkhad Jama and Rahma Ismail bravely tackle topics others avoid in their community. In Awdal, Somaliland, they talk with relatives and neighbours about FGM/C and child marriage, issues shaping girls’ futures.

Hibak recalls a powerful conversation with a relative convinced that early marriage keeps girls safe. Instead of arguing, she spoke calmly about the value of education, the dangers of early pregnancy, and the opportunities that come from waiting. Her words planted a seed, though her relative didn’t change their mind immediately, they admitted this new perspective and promised to encourage the girls in their family to finish school.

She calls that planting a seed.

Read their story: https://newsroom.amref.org/news/2026/08/two-young-women-are-changing-the-conversation-for-girls-in-somaliland-2/

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12/08/2026

She wants to finish school.
She wants to choose when she marries, and who.
She wants someone to ask her what she thinks.

Nothing about that is unusual. It is what young people want everywhere.

This International Youth Day, we are saying the quiet part out loud: the aspiration is ordinary, and the obstacles are not.

works across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia to end FGM/C and child marriage, so that every girl gets to answer that question for herself.

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11/08/2026

Uganda has been declared Ebola-free, marking an important milestone in the country’s response. But with the outbreak continuing in neighboring DRC, vigilance remains essential. What can Uganda’s experience teach us about preparing for future health threats?

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11/08/2026

: This study reveals that stigma, financial hardship, advanced disease, and weak follow-up systems are major barriers to sustained ART use among people living with HIV in rural Tanzania. These factors directly disrupt treatment and threaten patient health. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted counselling, psychosocial support and robust patient retention strategies.

Read/download the paper: https://www.phcp-journal.org/content/article/4/6/full/

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INTRODUCTION: Retention in antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for achieving viral suppression and improving health outcomes among people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, ART default remains a

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands as one of the gravest public health challenges of our era. Overcoming it demands bold, innovative, and locally led solutions tailored to Africa’s unique context.

We are launching , hosted at Amref Health Africa in Nairobi. Join us for this exciting moment on 27 August. Discover how partners and project teams are leading evidence-driven solutions to across the continent.

Register to attend: https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OOadUaLIQ1CbPiA8CeUzmg #/registration

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07/08/2026

Today, we pause to remember Captain Muthuka Munuve, Captain Brian Kimani Miaro, Dr Charles Mugo Njoroge, Flight Nurse Jane Rispah Aluoch Omusula, and James Gitau and Yvonne Nasimiyu of the Mwihoko community, whose lives were tragically lost one year ago.

A year has passed, but their absence is still deeply felt. We remember their lives, their service, and the impact they had on their families, colleagues, communities, and all those whose lives they touched.

As we honour their memory, our thoughts remain with their families, friends, colleagues, and the entire Mwihoko community. We also carry forward the courage, compassion, humanity, and commitment to service that their lives remind us of.

One year on, we remember, we honour, and carry their memory with us. May their souls continue to rest in peace.

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