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Kenya becomes the first country in East Africa to receive #Lenacapavir, marking a significant milestone in HIV prevention efforts. 🔹Why is this a breakthrough for Africa? 🔹And what does it mean for equity and access? In this first episode of our explainer series, @daktari1 breaks down why this moment matters for the future of #HIV prevention across the continent. ▶️ Watch Part 1: #HIVprevention #HealthEquity @MOH_Kenya @gatesfoundation @AfricaCDC @WHO @GlobalFund

Day 3 of the national Sanitation week. When @Amref_Worldwide implements we work with already existing govenment structures to create sustainability. Eng. Patrick shares how together we are delivering sustainable sanitation solutions. Watch his powerful story today.

20 years. Thousands of lives transformed. Countless voices restored. This is the power of partnership, community action, and sustained investment in women’s health. And we’re not stopping here. Together, we move closer to a future where no woman suffers in silence. 💜 #EndFistula #RestoreWomenDignity #Tanzania #AmrefSupportSRH @UNFPA @WeFixFistulas @Fistula_Fdtn @womenlifthealth

“Some of the most powerful #health solutions in #Africa don’t begin in labs or boardrooms. They begin in communities, shaped by lived experience, necessity, and deep local understanding.” @daktari1. But for these ideas to thrive, they need visibility, investment, and platforms that recognise their impact. Through initiatives like the @ZSP_ORG, local innovators are gaining recognition and getting access to the support they need to grow. 🔗 Read the full article: theafricareport.com/brandcontent/4… #HealthInnovation #HealthForAll @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC @CHReaDKenya @VillgroAfrica @aphrc

🎧 Africa must shape the future of global health partnerships. In a recent BBC Focus on Africa interview hosted by @nkechinna, @DestaLakew, Amref’s Group Director - Partnerships and External Affairs, shares insights on the growing number of bilateral health agreements between the United States and African countries, and why transparency, local leadership, and strong health systems must remain central. 👇Listen to the discussion: bbc.com/audio/play/p0n… #GlobalHealth #AfricaHealth

At the PHC Congress 2026, SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi spoke about how the Social Health Authority is strengthening Primary Health Care, ensuring that more Kenyans can access essential health services closer to their communities.

Congrats to AMREF International University @Amref_Worldwide International and their partners at the launch of the Pan African Centre for Climate Change & Health Research.

🌍 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. From rising heat and floods to shifting disease patterns and food insecurity, #climatechange is already reshaping health risks for millions across the continent. Yet Africa still lacks enough locally generated evidence to guide climate and health policies. Today at the 2nd #PHCCongress in Nairobi, @Amref_Worldwide and partners launched the Pan-African Centre for Research and Policy on #Climate Change and #Health, hosted at @AmrefUniversity. The Centre will generate the research, policy insights, and partnerships needed to confront climate-driven health threats across #Africa, ensuring solutions are grounded in African realities. As speakers highlighted during the launch, tackling the #ClimateCrisis will require stronger research, regional collaboration, and resilient primary health care systems. Because protecting Africa’s future means protecting the health of its people. The Centre, funded by @IDRC_CRDI and @FCDOGovUK, is a collaborative effort of Amref Health Africa, Amref International University, the @UBBotswana, @KPMG, Africa International University, @PACJA1, and the @RockefellerFdn. #PHCCongress2026 #ClimateHealth #PrimaryHealthCare @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC @Agness_A @AGNESAfrica1 @KEMRI_Wellcome

Kenya is making it happen: 88% PHC coverage, 96% Community Health Units, and 8 million Kenyans getting free care through the PHC Fund. At the 2nd #PHCCongress, @psmuthoni noted: “Resilience is more than a slogan, it must be woven into the fabric of everyday Kenyan life. True health system resilience doesn’t start in the ICU; it starts where life begins, in our communities.” She drove the point home: resilience is not just a word; it is a reality that must be built in Mandera, Homa Bay, Mathare, Lamu, and every corner of Kenya. Game-changing reforms are underway: the Primary Health Care Act, Digital Health Act, Social Health Insurance Act, and Facility Improvement Financing Act are all now in force. Let’s innovate, empower, and use data to reimagine primary health care. #Amref4PHC #PHCCongress2026 @MOH_Kenya @Chu4Uhc @Agikunda @NdiranguWanjuki

Are you attending the #PHCCongress2026 in Nairobi this week? Consider adding this session to your schedule today: 🗓️ Thursday, March 5, 2026 🕑 2:15PM–3:45 PM EAT Our Global Fellow Brigid Waliuba will join a panel on “Strengthening Integrated Life-Course Immunization Initiatives in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.” The session will bring together immunization practitioners, public health specialists and stakeholders to discuss advancing equitable vaccine access across every stage of life. Join the conversation!

Primary health care is the crucial bridge between communities and the care they need, whether it’s a level 1 or 2 facility. But above all, we must remember: health begins at home. – @daktari1 #PHCCongress2026 #PHCCongress @AmrefUniversity @WHOAFRO @Sipiyian @joachimosur

Healthy children learn. Healthy adults earn. If we want a productive Africa and thriving human capital, our foundation must be a healthy population, ready and able to learn. – @daktari1 #PHCCongress2026 #PHCCongress @AmrefUniversity @WHOAFRO @Sipiyian @joachimosur

Join us at the 2nd #PHCCongress for a dynamic session on “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐇𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚.” This discussion addresses Africa’s reality: Health service coverage remains low, nearly half of health financing is un-pooled, and PHC systems underperform despite decades of investment. Through four pillars: Community Connect, Domestic Financing, Intelligence Centre, and Leadership Catalyst, the session examines what is broken and how the Accelerator is changing it. The goal is to move countries from fragmented, underperforming PHC systems to resilient, community-anchored, domestically financed, data-driven, and accountable models of care. 📅 5th March 2026 | ⏰ 3:45pm – 5:15pm 📍 @AmrefUniversity, Northlands Campus Join the conversation shaping Africa’s next generation of Primary Health Care. #PHCCongress2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Roux Prize. Awarded by the @IHME_UW at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the prize honors individuals using health evidence in bold ways to improve lives. 🏆 $100,000 award 📍 Ceremony in London, Oct 2026 Nominate a changemaker today: healthdata.org/about/awards/r… @uwmnewsroom

Happening Now: Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale has launched the long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Lenacapavir, marking the first phase of the national rollout and reinforcing Kenya’s commitment to ending the HIV epidemic through innovative, people-centred prevention solutions. The launch is attended by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga; NASCOP CEO Dr. Andrew Mulwa; Director of Family Health Dr. Issak Bashir; Dagoretti North MP Hon. Beatrice Elachi; and representatives from key partners including Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu (Global Fund), Dr. Richard Amenyah (UNAIDS), Dr. Neema Kimambo (WHO), Jennifer Galbraith (USG) and Mary Nyaguthi (AHF).

The 2026 PHC Congress is here. The question is simple: Will you be part of redefining the future of primary health care (PHC) in Africa? This is your moment to connect with leaders shaping PHC policy and build partnerships that extend beyond the Congress ~ @daktari1. Join us at the @AmrefUniversity in Nairobi, 4–6 March. Registration is closing soon. Learn more and register now: phcongress.com

“𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬.” In Part 2 of our explainer series, @daktari1 highlights why awareness is one of the biggest determinants of success in the rollout of #Lenacapavir. Without clear, trusted information, even the most powerful breakthroughs can stall. This is where Community Health Workers come in. They are the frontline educators, the trusted voices in our communities, and the foundation of successful implementation. When we strengthen #community systems, we strengthen prevention. ▶️ Watch Part 2. #HIVprevention #HIV #HealthEquity @WHO @WHOAFRO @gatesfoundation @GlobalFund @AfricaCDC @MOH_Kenya @Amref_Kenya @JNJInnovation

Stronger health systems are built through bold partnerships, shared learning, and targeted investment in local solutions. The Health & Climate Track at Sankalp Africa Forum 2026 brings together partners, innovators and investors to accelerate proven healthcare solutions and ensure innovations reach the communities that need them most. Join us on 25–26 February at Sarit Centre Expo and be the catalyst for change in African health systems. Register now: t.co/jS2OmXMe1h #SankalpAfrica #HealthSystems #HealthInnovation #AfricaHealth @VillgroAfrica @Boehringer @PathfinderInt @ehealthafrica20 @TNO_nieuws @WDavidson_Inst

Last week, the Well.Fair Foundation team visited our 100% WASH Project sites in Narok West - @NarokCountyGvt. The results are clear: clean water, better sanitation, fewer diseases, and more kids in school. Lives are changing. 100% WASH in Narok West means less disease, higher school attendance, and women saving time now that water is closer. We’re restoring dignity, health, and clean water for all. The numbers speak for themselves. Here’s the impact of the 100% WASH Project in Narok County: 1⃣ 149,881 people reached with safe water; 2⃣ 257 villages declared Open Defecation Free; 3⃣ 19,263 people accessing basic sanitation; 4⃣ 42,503 school children accessing safe water & sanitation. #AmrefWASHImpact #CleanWater @MOWSI_KE @_KWAHO @UN_Water @siwi_water