African Mission Healthcare Foundation

The Kenyan medical system is generally more developed than that of many other African countries, but significant regional disparities exist and health indicators remain poor.  There exists a large and robust mission health sector, both Catholic and Protestant, dating to the early parts of the 20th century.  The Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK; Protestant) and the Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) oversee 970 health facilities accounting for 10 million patient contacts per year.  The Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a joint effort providing low-cost, quality pharmaceuticals.

Many of these institutions have or are making the transition to a fully national staff, raising concerns of financial sustainability.  AMHF CEO Dr. Jon Fielder served in the country for four years and Executive Director Jonathan Mwiindi is a Kenyan native, bringing an in-depth knowledge of the medical system and needs.