Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation

01/10/2026

To save lives, emergency medical care needs a budget that keeps services running.

Today in Naivasha, EMKF brought together county health leaders, emergency medical care teams and partners for the County Leadership Emergency Care Conference 2026 to tackle a practical question raised by county governments:

How do we turn our Emergency Medical Care (EMC) policies into services that patients can rely on?

💬 One key lesson from Day 1: the true cost of emergency care is often difficult to see in county budgets. Ambulance fuel, maintenance, staffing, equipment and other operating costs may sit across different budget lines, making it harder to identify what is funded and where the gaps are.

Through practical sessions and peer learning, county teams worked on costing their emergency medical care priorities, identifying funding gaps, using service data to make the case for investment, and strengthening emergency medical care within county budgets.

🤝🏾 This builds on EMKF’s work with county governments to strengthen emergency healthcare services to save lives. Sustaining these services requires clear, adequate and predictable government financing.

For county teams, the benefit is practical: knowing what their emergency medical care priorities cost, where the funding gaps are, and how to make a stronger case for the resources needed to keep services running.

The work continues tomorrow.

📌 Learn more at www.emergencymedicinekenya.org

30/09/2026

We are excited to see governments and communities increasingly prioritising emergency medical care.

The proposed Accident and Emergency Inpatient Complex at Bondo Sub County Hospital reflects growing recognition that emergency care is an essential part of a strong health system.

Infrastructure is one important part of that system. Alongside skilled teams, essential equipment, clear protocols and effective referral and response systems, it helps ensure patients receive timely, quality emergency care when they need it most.

Learn more about our work to strengthen emergency healthcare systems across Kenya to save lives: 👉🏽 www.emergencymedicinekenya.org

30/09/2026

🩸 A nosebleed. Simple enough… until it isn’t.

Epistaxis may be common, but when the bleeding won’t stop, knowing what to do next matters.

Join us for Casualty Live! Episode 8: A Nose for Trouble, as we break down a practical ED approach to epistaxis with an ENT surgeon.

From assessment and haemorrhage control to cautery and packing, we’ll explore how to recognise red flags, manage difficult bleeds, avoid common ED pitfalls, apply the latest evidence, and know when to admit or escalate the nosebleed that just won’t behave.

Because sometimes, it’s more than just a nosebleed.

📅 Thursday, 1st October 2026
👩🏽‍⚕️ Host: Dr. Jean Wanjema
🕖 7:00 PM–8:30 PM (EAT)
✅ CPD accredited | All cadres
🔗 Register now: https://casualtyapp.org/live/

Learn. Respond. Save Lives.

11/09/2026

🚑 In an emergency department, who gets seen first can determine who survives.

That is why triage is one of the most important first steps in emergency care. It helps healthcare workers quickly identify the sickest patients, prioritise those who cannot safely wait, and ensure limited staff and resources go where they are needed most.

Our latest study across public emergency departments in Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa found that 9 out of 10 facilities reported performing triage. But an important gap remains: only two facilities used standardised triage tools or written protocols, and staffing was the most commonly reported barrier.

This means having a triage point is not enough. Triage must be standardised, consistently applied, and supported by trained healthcare workers to reliably identify critically ill and injured patients.

At Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation, we are working with public emergency departments to strengthen emergency department triage through standardised tools, training, protocols and support for frontline healthcare workers.

Because when every patient is assessed using a consistent system, the sickest patients can be recognised earlier and receive the care they need faster.

Effective triage saves time. Standardised triage can help save lives.

🔗 Read the full study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101012

02/09/2026

In an emergency, the right information needs to be easy to find, quick to understand, and ready to act on.

The updated Casualty App experience is now available on Android and iOS, giving you faster access to the information and tools you need during a medical emergency — whether you are a member of the public or a healthcare provider.

📲 Download the Casualty App today

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.emergencymedicinekenya.casualty

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ke/app/casualty/id1662760384

Learn. Respond. Save Lives.

31/08/2026

❤️ CHEST PAIN. One symptom. Countless possibilities. One chance to get it right.

Chest pain is one of the most common and challenging presentations in emergency medicine. The challenge is not simply identifying a heart attack. It is rapidly recognising the life-threatening conditions that cannot be missed and making the right clinical decisions when time matters.

Join us for Casualty Live! Episode 7: The Heart of the Matter, as we sit down with a cardiology expert to explore a practical, evidence-based approach to assessing and managing chest pain in the Emergency Department.

We will unpack the Fatal Six, explore ECG interpretation beyond STEMI, discuss common diagnostic pitfalls, and examine the clinical decisions that can make the difference between a missed diagnosis and a life saved.

📅 Thursday, 3rd September 2026
👩🏽‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Jean Wanjema
🕖 7:00 PM–8:30 PM (EAT)
🔗 Register now: https://www.emergencymedicinekenya.org/talks

Whether you are an emergency physician, clinical officer, nurse, paramedic, or medical student, this session will offer practical insights you can apply on your very next shift.

Because in emergency medicine, what you miss matters.

And if you think the ECG leads are well placed on this patient, please do not miss this talk...that's why the healthcare provider looks confused 😜

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Three years ago, Kilifi County took an important step towards strengthening emergency medical care, and we are proud to have been part of that journey from the beginning. 🚑

Before the establishment of the county dispatch centre, ambulance coordination was fragmented, making it harder to efficiently coordinate and track emergency response.

Through our partnership with Kilifi Department of Health and Sanitation Servicesi and Kilifi County Government, with support from Malteser International, we supported the establishment of a central emergency dispatch system through Ambulensi, bringing ambulance coordination into one place and strengthening the capacity of dispatchers and ambulance teams.

Three years on, Kilifi County EMS has helped save and evacuate more than 10,000 people, connecting communities to emergency medical care when it matters most.

For emergency assistance in Kilifi County, call 1535 toll-free. 📞

Congratulations to the entire Kilifi County EMS team and everyone who continues to answer the call every day. 👏

🚑 Learn more about Ambulensi and how we are working with counties to strengthen public ambulance services across Kenya: www.ambulensi.org

📖 Read more about the launch of Kilifi County Emergency Medical Services: https://www.emergencymedicinekenya.org/story/kilifi-county-emergency-medical-services/

21/08/2026

Proud to see this partnership translating into stronger emergency medical care at Embu Level 5 Hospital🩺

Healthcare workers received hands-on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training, strengthening their skills to use ultrasound at the bedside for rapid assessment, diagnosis, and timely clinical decision-making. Following the training, the Emergency and Casualty Unit received a POCUS ultrasound machine, enabling the team to put these skills into practice and improve care for patients during emergencies.

A special thank you to our partners whose generous support made this possible. Your partnership helps ensure healthcare workers have both the skills and essential tools they need to provide timely, quality emergency medical care.

We also appreciate the leadership and team at Embu Level 5 Hospital and the Embu County Government for their collaboration and commitment to strengthening emergency medical care.

Learn more about our POCUS training at https://www.emergencymedicinekenya.org/pocus/ and how you can partner with us to strengthen emergency medical care across Kenya at www.emergencymedicinekenya.org

21/08/2026

🚑 A coordinated emergency response system saves time when every second counts.

Since its launch in January, the Mombasa County Ambulance Dispatch Centre has continued to strengthen emergency response through a 24/7 coordinated dispatch service, connecting the public to ambulance services through the toll-free number.

A functional dispatch centre is more than a place that receives calls. It brings coordination and accountability to ambulance response, helping ensure emergency calls translate into timely action.

Through Ambulensi, Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation EMS platform, we are working with counties to build stronger, connected public ambulance systems that meet local needs while strengthening emergency medical services across Kenya.

We commend the Mombasa County Government for providing this vital public service to it's people.

📞 For emergency ambulance services in Mombasa, call +254 715 090 909 — toll-free, 24/7.

👉 Read more about the launch: https://www.emergencymedicinekenya.org/story/%f0%9f%9a%91-a-major-milestone-for-emergency-care-in-mombasa-county/
🌍 Follow our work strengthening public ambulance services across Kenya: www.ambulensi.org