AMREF Flying Doctors is a company limited by guarantee wholly owned by Amref Health Africa, which is the leading international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa, headquartered in Nairobi.
AMREF Flying Doctors is the largest and best-known international air ambulance services provider in the region. We have been in the Aeromedical transport industry for close to 60 years, acquiring a huge wealth of experience, professionalism and solid infrastructure.
AMREF Flying Doctors is the only Air Ambulance provider in the region that is internationally accredited by the European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI) and twice a winner of the International ITIJ Air Ambulance Provider of the Year Award, the most prestigious award in the global travel and health insurance industry. This is a true reflection of the exemplary effort put in by our highly trained staff
AMREF Flying Doctors provides air evacuation services in medical emergencies across East Africa, as well as air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. 
Subject to flight clearances, AMREF Flying Doctors will carry out evacuations from anywhere on the African continent. In addition, patients can be repatriated via an AMREF Flying Doctors aircraft to Europe, Asia and North America or a medical escort can be provided on commercial carriers.
AMREF Flying Doctors operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a vital link between remote areas and AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Control Centre at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors has established a radio network that comprises over 100 HF radio stations across East Africa, making it the largest two-way radio network in Africa. Apart from emergency evacuations, AMREF Flying Doctors provides a medical outreach program, taking essential health care to some of the most impoverished and remote areas of Africa.

Aviation & Aerospace

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AMREF Flying Doctors

AMREF Flying Doctors' headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya

This department focuses on identifying and creating growth opportunities through strategic partnerships and market expansion.

Business Development

The Aviation and Flight Operations team at AMREF Flying Doctors is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely execution of air medical evacuation missions. This includes piloting the aircraft, providing in-flight medical care, coordinating aeromedical logistics, maintaining airworthiness of the fleet, and managing safety protocols. The team operates round-the-clock to enable emergency air evacuations and medical transfers across East Africa and beyond, ensuring patients receive critical care during transport.

Aviation and Flight Operations

The Business Development and Marketing Team at AMREF Flying Doctors is responsible for expanding the organization's market reach, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing brand visibility. This team works on identifying new business opportunities, negotiating and securing partnerships, and crafting marketing strategies to promote services. Additionally, they play a crucial role in client relationship management and corporate communications to support the company's growth and reputation in the aeromedical transport industry.

Business Development and Marketing Team

The Medical and Healthcare Team at AMREF Flying Doctors specializes in delivering expert medical care during air evacuations and transfers. They provide in-flight medical treatment, manage emergency cases, coordinate patient care between facilities, and ensure accurate medical data handling. The team, consisting of roles such as Medical Assistance Manager, Medical Director, Inflight Doctor, Case Management Assistant, Medical Data Specialist, and AERO Medical Manager, works tirelessly to offer comprehensive healthcare support, particularly in remote and underserved areas across East Africa and beyond.

Medical and Healthcare Team

This department provides specialized medical support during flight operations.

Aviation Medical Services

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and various administrative functions related to personnel.

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