AMREF News

AMREF has got places in some of Europes biggest endurance events this year. Are you upto the challenge of running and raising vital funds for our work?

According to a recent report by UNAIDS and the World Health Organisation, infection rates in many parts of Africa are lower today than they were a decade ago. This is great news. But the pandemic is far from over. The fact is, there are more people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa today than ever before. Many people still do not have access to ARVs, and those who do face new challenges as they live longer with the virus. Find out how you can support AMREF in the fight HIV/AIDS across Africa.

Are you a runner? With the ballot for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon now closed, there are two fantastic ways in which you can help us raise valuable funds to continue our life saving work in Africa by running the race for us.

AMREF is pleased to announce two ways to support our life-saving work in Africa this festive season.

AMREF regrets to announce that “Hacking Through the Jungle in the Digital Age,” the Jon Snow lecture scheduled for 25 September at the Royal Geographical Society,  has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have already booked a ticket, please contact us on 0207...

AMREF Presents "Hacking Through the jungle in the digital age," a lecture by Channel 4’s Jon Snow about how journalism and development work are changing in a world of Twitter, mobile phones, and the world wide web. Royal Geographical Society 25th September at 7 p.m. £10 entry Book your tickets now on 020 7269 5528 or email events@amrefuk.org All proceeds will support AMREF’s life saving work, bringing quality affordable health care closer to some of Africa’s poorest and most remote communities.

AMREF regrets to announce the death of Dr Christopher Wood, a former Director-General of AMREF (1985-1989), who passed away last weekend while on a visit to the Unites States of America. He was 85.

AMREF Flying Doctor Dr. Marc-David Munk recounts an emergency medical evacuation in Kenya.

GSK Chief Executive Visits AMREF Projects, Announces New Funding for HIV/AIDS Initiatives in Africa

The 2009 summit did not make any concrete commitments to improving health in Africa, says AMREF.