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

Health Care

AMREF Flying Doctors

Stephen Gitau

Zephaniah Manono

Reginah Mailu

Don Stephen Obiga

Caroline Thiong'O

Abbas Yamani

Wainaina Ngiya

Joseph Lelo

Joe Muturi

Catherine Ochola

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

Aviation and Flight Operations

Business Development and Marketing Team

Medical and Healthcare Team

About

Team members

Other teams at AMREF Flying Doctors

Aviation and Flight Operations

Business Development and Marketing Team