AMIU (Amref International University) is an accredited institution of higher learning focused on training in health sciences and is fully owned by Amref Health Africa. AMIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education.
AMIU is founded on the experiences and intellect of Amref, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions across Africa. AMIU focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, developing fit for purpose leaders and drive evidence-based practice for strong Primary Health Care systems in Africa. The university commitment is to advance the global health services by training a new generation of global health workforce who give communities access to high quality health and wellbeing. The University provides a training ecosystem that promotes equitable health education and bridges the gap between knowledge and practice.
The institution focuses primarily on health sciences with a commitment to progressively develop innovative programmes catering to the present and future needs of African populations.
Motto
Inspiring Lasting Change
Our Vision:
Africa has a skilled workforce that leads evidence-based interventions for lasting health change
Our Mission
To develop a competent workforce and evidence that drive equitable access to primary health care across Africa
In the pursuit of advancing global well-being, AMIU research priorities encompass crucial areas that significantly impact human health. With a dedicated focus on Maternal Newborn and Child Health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, Reproductive, Sexual, and Adolescent Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Public Health Surveillance and Digital Health, Public Health Nutrition, and Neglected Tropical Diseases, we strive to develop innovative solutions. By tackling these critical aspects, we aim to foster sustainable advancements, ensuring the holistic health and resilience of communities worldwide.
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The Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension at Amref International University serves as a pivotal arm mandated to generate evidence through robust research, consultancy, and extension activities. Charged with coordinating all research endeavors, nurturing innovations, and establishing crucial linkages with Amref Health Africa (AHA) globally, as well as with local and international partners, the Directorate plays a central role in extending knowledge and expertise to communities. Drawing upon Amref Health Africa's extensive 60-year legacy of delivering quality and innovative public and community health interventions across 30 countries in Africa, the Directorate operates as a dynamic think tank. It serves as a collaborative hub, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers to contextualize ideas and opportunities, ultimately contributing to informed policy decisions, impactful practices, and the overall well-being of society. Through strategic partnerships and working in collaboration with Amref Health Africa projects and programmes globally, the Directorate provides linkages for student exchange programmes, field attachments/practicums and scholarships to advance the university’s vision of developing transformational leaders.
Contact Us
Amref International University
Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson Airport
P.o Box 27691 – 00506 , Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254112352343
Email: enquiry@amref.ac.ke
Website: https://amref.ac.ke/
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