Media releases
AMREF keeps journalists informed of critical national and international issues through media releases, statements, and speech transcripts in full text.
May 13, 2012 As most of the world celebrates Mother’s Day, AMREF confirms its commitment to improving maternal health in Africa, targeting to train 15,000 midwives by 2015 as part of its Stand Up for African Mothers global campaign. Read more.
January 21, 2011 At the Second Global Forum on Human Resources for Health in Bangkok, Thailand, AMREF urges world governments and development partners to move beyond mere discussions and to take concrete action to solve the global health worker crisis. Read More.
June 4, 2010 AMREF is pleased to announce Dr. Teguest Guerma has begun her term as AMREF's new Director General. Read More.
April 14, 2010 AMREF USA benefit luncheon-event: Healthy Girls and Women = Healthy Africa in New York City. Read More.
July 13, 2009 At the conclusion of the 2009 G8 Summit, AMREF is disappointed that no concrete conclusions were made to ensure the right to health for African communities. Read more.
June 2, 2009 AMREF recently showcased its innovative eSolutions to health care training at an international eLearning conference in Dakar, Senegal. Read more.
January 29, 2009 AMREF would like to urge world leaders not to forget about the devastating impact the financial crisis is having on people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Read more.