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SPARC the Change: What the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center Has Learned about Improving Strategic Health Purchasing in Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group - HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM, 2022-12-06)Embodied in the goals of universal health coverage (UHC) are societal norms about ethics, equity, solidarity, and social justice. As African countries work toward UHC, it is important for their governments to use all ... -
Speaking points for Amref International University Chancellor, HE Dr Festus Mogae during the inauguration Ceremony
(Amref International University, 2019-08-20)Thank you for the greater respect and thank you for considering this occasion well‐meaning of your precious time and presence. This is profoundly humbling and exciting moment to be installed as the 1st Chancellor of ... -
Special issue on External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine: Current Challenges and Future Trends
(Biochemia Medica, 2017-02)Quality assurance in the modern clinical laboratory is evidenced through the complementary processes of internal quality control and external quality assessment, also known as proficiency testing. By these processes and ... -
Speech - Chancellor Inauguration - by Chair Amref International University Board of Trustees
(2019-08-20)On behalf of Amref International University Board of Trustees, a warm welcome to you all. We are greatly honoured to have you with us on this momentous occasion of installing the 1ST Chancellor of the Amref Internatio ... -
Speech - Chancellor Inauguration - by Chairperson of Amref International University Council
(Amref International University, 2019-08-20)On behalf of the Council, I wish to welcome all of you to this auspicious occasion of the inauguration of Amref International University’s first Chancellor. A renown Statesman and former President of Botswana, His ... -
Speech by Mrs Muthoni Kuria, Chair of Council, Amref International University (Amiu), On The Occasion Of Amiu 4th Graduation Ceremony, 14th Of July, 2023
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Speech by Prof Joachim Osur, Vice Chancellor, Amref International University (Amiu) On The Occasion of Amiu 4th Graduation, 14th Of July, 2023
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The SPIN Framework to Control and Prevent the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
(2023-02-28)A full grasp of the epidemiological factors promoting transmission is necessary for responding to highly infectious diseases, which involves their control and prevention. With the recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease ... -
The State of Universal Health Coverage in Africa – Report of The Africa Health Agenda International Conference Commission
(Amref Health Africa, 6/9/2021)PREFACE: The AHAIC (Africa Health Agenda International Conference) Commission for the State of UHC in Africa was established by Amref Health Africa in November 2020 with the support of Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, as ... -
Status of modern contraceptive use among married women in Debre Birhan District, Ethiopia
(Academic Journals, 10/31/2014)Unless evidence based decisions are made based on local contexts, the low prevalence level of contraceptive use and the corresponding higher total fertility rate will make Ethiopia to remain the most populous country in ... -
Status of Respectful Maternal Care in Ndola and Kitwe Districts of Zambia
(Clinics in Mother and Child Health, 2018-07-16)Background: The purpose of the assessment was to conduct an evaluation on the status of respectful maternal care Ndola and Kitwe districts in the Copperbelt Province. Methods: The assessment used a cross-sectional study ... -
Street Food Vendors Morbidity Burden
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013-11-21)Street food vendors play an important role in food security. They feed the larger urban populace with nutritious, cheap, easily accessible and ready to eat foods. Much as we applaud all these benefits; they are potentially ... -
Strengthening health systems in communities: the experiences of Amref Health Africa
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016-11-25)Africa is grappling with a set of challenges including; a multiple disease burden, malnutrition, illiteracy, environmental degradation, inequality, inequity, debilitating poverty situation and governance of the available ... -
Strengthening Health Systems in Communities: The Experiences of Amref Health Africa
(PubMed, 2016)Africa is grappling with a set of challenges including; a multiple disease burden, malnutrition, illiteracy, environmental degradation, inequality, inequity, debilitating poverty situation and governance of the available ... -
Stroke distribution patterns and characteristics in Kenya’s leading public health tertiary institutions: Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 2018-03)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. However, there is limited clinic-epidemiological data on stroke to inform decision making. This study sought to establish ... -
"Supplying the Surgical Needs of Developing Countries"
(1977)Introduction It has been my good fortune over the last 30 years to have connections with some 75 rural hospitals in East Africa and I have been able to visit others in different parts of Africa and the Middle East and ... -
A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Cervical and Breast Cancer among Women in Ethiopia
(BMC Public Health, 2018-08-29)Background: Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the two leading cancers among women in Ethiopia. This study investigated knowledge and attitudes related to these two types of cancer among women in 4 zones of Ethiopia. ... -
Systematic and Meta-analysis of Factors Associated with Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Sub-Saharan Africa
(PLOS ONE, 2020-08-19)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are common complications of pregnancy globally, including sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Although it has a high burden on maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, evidence ... -
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Associated Factors of Gender-Based Violence against Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
(MDPI, 2021-04-21)A systematic review and meta-analysis were employed to address the associated factors of gender-based violence (GBV) in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis ...