Amref International University (AMIU) was established in 2017 as a Premier Pan African University of health sciences 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 in over 30 countries in Africa. With this work, the need to train health workers in communities was evident and the response was short tenure training courses by the Amref Training Centre (AITC) and later the Directorate of Capacity Building (DCB), the predecessor of AMIU. These Amref training programmes run for over 40 years have produced alumni spread throughout the world who have created the name recognition, reputation and brand that Amref is today.  It was then evident that there was a need to train people who would occupy higher levels thus influence health policy, regulation and legislation. The University was thus established.
AMIU’s focus is on training, research and extension in health sciences with emphasis on promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. Its commitment is to progressively develop innovative programmes catering to the present as well as future Africa and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma, certificate programmes as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resource for health to serve throughout the health system. AMIU seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change

OUR IDENTITY

A PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY that believes universal access is achievable if PHC is strengthened

PHC FOCUSED:

Believes that equitable access is achieved by focusing on hard to reach, neglected communities and fragile countries

Generates research evidence to improve PHC

Bridges knowledge to practice gap



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Amref International University (AMIU)

Amref International University (AMIU)'s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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Alice Lakati

The Health and Education team at Amref International University (AMIU) is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative educational programs aimed at enhancing health services across Africa. This team focuses on training future health leaders through comprehensive curricula that integrate research, community engagement, and practical applications in health systems management. They work collaboratively to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world health challenges, ensuring that graduates are equipped to influence health policy and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

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The Administration and Management team at Amref International University (AMIU) is responsible for overseeing the university's operational and administrative functions. This includes financial management, academic affairs coordination, and strategic planning to ensure the institution runs efficiently and effectively. The team plays a vital role in supporting the university's mission to train health professionals, enhance research initiatives, and contribute to health policy development across Africa.

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