Community Health • Innovation • Equity

About Us

Bridging healthcare gaps through community-driven, evidence-informed health interventions in Kenya

Who We Are

Afya Mashinani Hub (AMH)

A community-based organization based in Kiambu County, in the Central region of Kenya. Since 2022, AMH has been actively working with local communities, community health workers, and county administration to implement health initiatives through strategic partnerships.

Officially registered December 2024

Africa's Health Challenge

1.3%
Global health workforce
25%
World's disease burden
16.5%
Africans face catastrophic healthcare costs annually

Afya Mashinani Hub aims to bridge these gaps by championing community-driven, evidence-informed health interventions. Through research, health education, promotion, and the delivery of primary health care services, AMH is committed to advancing accessible, equitable, and sustainable health outcomes at the grassroots level.

Our Values

Community Engagement
Ushiriki Wa Jamii

Actively involving communities in health initiatives and decision-making processes

Innovation
Ubunifu

Developing creative, evidence-based solutions to health challenges

Collaboration
Ushirikiano

Building strategic partnerships with communities, health workers, and local administration

Equity
Usawa

Ensuring fair and equal access to quality healthcare for all community members

Mission

To improve health by delivering innovative and evidence-based primary health care through active community engagement, education and research.

Vision

A healthy, empowered, and resilient society with equitable access to quality primary health care and sustainable health solutions at the grassroots level.

Focus Areas

At Afya Mashinani Hub, we are committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 on Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 1 on No Poverty.

We focus on prevention, treatment, and health promotion to improve community health, while also supporting social protection systems that reduce poverty and protect vulnerable populations from healthcare costs.

Health Education and Promotion

Empowering communities with relevant health information and practical tools to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease, and manage common health conditions through outreach, education, and collaboration with existent local health networks.

Health Research, Dissemination and Innovation

Driving community-centered solutions through participatory community research, data sharing, and context sensitive knowledge translation of study findings through community engagement.

Primary Health Care Provision

Delivering accessible, equitable, and quality primary health services at the grassroots level.

Social Welfare

Supporting vulnerable populations through integrated social protection and community-based care initiatives.

Join Our Mission

Together, we can build healthier, more resilient communities across Kenya and beyond.

Empowering Communities • Advancing Health • Creating Impact