Amref Health Africa

Sub-national estimates of visceral leishmaniasis and optimisation of geographical accessibility to treatment centres in Kenya

Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) remains a major public health challenge in Kenya, disproportionately affecting populations with limited access to timely diagnosis and treatment. National case totals mask local heterogeneity in risk and access. Here we estimate sub...

Protect her future: Lessons learned from a school and community engagement initiative for HPV vaccine awareness in Lilongwe, Malawi

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective strategy for preventing cervical cancer, yet vaccine uptake in Malawi remains low because of misinformation, limited awareness, and parental hesitancy. This study describes the implementation of a youth-led school and communi...

“We cannot rely on foreign entities to take care of our health… we need to change our mindset”: immediate impacts of the 2025 U.S. government funding cuts on health in Kenya

In 2024, the United States Government (USG) distributed $730 million of development assistance for health to Kenya, much of which supported HIV care; in early 2025, almost all USG funding was abruptly halted. This study explores the impacts of the funding cuts on uptake of health...