Ebola in Uganda: BBC World Service interview
Newsday, originally broadcast on Tuesday 26 May 2026 Dr Patrick Kagurusi, country manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda spoke to Newsday on the BBC World Service about the current status of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He spoke about the current response, the need for coordination between […]
Ebola outbreak: Amref action
What is the Ebola outbreak? How did it start? On 16 May 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report confirmed eight cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths across the Bunia, Rwampara, and Mongbwalu health zones. The outbreak […]
Ebola outbreak: Africa needs partnership
A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading across East and Central Africa and health workers are racing to contain it. On 17 May, the World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, a rare variant with no vaccine or treatment. Cases have already crossed borders […]
Senior Data and Insights Officer Vacancy
Please note: this vacancy is now closed. The Senior Data & Insights Officer will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the organisation, playing an instrumental role in supporting how we gather, manage and utilise data at Amref UK. They will be critical in providing expertise and establishing new ways of working across […]
UK aid allocations – Amref reaction
Today, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP announced the allocations for the UK’s Official Development Assistance budget over the next three years (to 2028/2029). Budget allocations analysis by international development umbrella group Bond reveal that regional bilateral UK aid to Africa will decline by 56% from 2024/5 to 2028/9. The analysis also indicates likely cuts to […]
Philanthropy Officer Vacancy
Please note: this vacancy is now closed. The Philanthropy Officer is an essential role within Amref UK’s Supporter Engagement Team. It combines fundraising, supporter care, prospect research, event management and administration – with a focus on delivering our philanthropy strategy to increase unrestricted income. You will play a key role in supporting the team to […]
Amid uncertainty, there is hope
One year on from the shocking speed of cuts to foreign aid, also known as Official Development Assistance (ODA), the global health landscape feels more uncertain than it has for some time. Since early 2025, we have seen major shifts in the way development assistance is funded and delivered. Governments, donors, and philanthropists are reassessing priorities and, […]
Aid cuts: One year on
At the end of January 2025, vital US Government funding for global health programmes was suddenly frozen. In the weeks and months that followed, other nations announced cuts to their own foreign aid budgets, which are known as Official Development Assistance (ODA). The UK announced a cut to its ODA, the latest in a succession […]
Amref Flying Doctors fatal crash
Amref Flying Doctors confirms with deep sorrow that one of its aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, was involved in a fatal accident on 7 August 2025. The aircraft departed Wilson Airport, Nairobi at 14:17 hours local time en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, where it was scheduled to pick up a patient for medical […]
Thank you for your support in 2024
“It is often said that to go fast, go alone, and to go far, go together. In the past 18 months, I feel however that we have gone fast together – thanks to your support.” Camilla Knox-Peebles, Chief Executive, Amref UK At the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC), held in Kigali, Rwanda in March […]