Amref Health Africa (AHRIDA Host and Secretariat) has continued to develop social innovations in areas like health systems strengthening, sexual reproductive health, and family planning. It focuses on sustainable and innovative solutions that strengthens the capacity of communities, but also meets their needs. Amref Health Africa aims at creating lasting health change in Africa.
We’re improving health research, development and innovation, one entity at a time. Africa has immense potential to take the lead in global health – with its rich biodiversity, human capacity and unique insights, the continent is poised to make groundbreaking contributions, yet health research, development, and innovation (HRD&I) efforts on the continent remain underfunded, fragmented, and often externally driven. AHRIDA exists to change that. By uniting regional advocacy coalitions, aligning policy efforts, and mobilizing resources, AHRIDA addresses the systemic gaps that limit Africa’s ability to lead in health innovation.
When African research is led by Africans, it helps break the cycle of brain drain and unlocks new opportunities for homegrown talent to thrive. By strengthening health research and innovation, countries can move beyond dependence on raw materials and agriculture—laying the foundation for knowledge-based economies that drive long-term growth, prosperity, and resilience across the continent.
The Alliance works to strengthen local ownership, enhance coordination, and drive the uptake of African-developed solutions — ensuring the continent’s health challenges are met with African-led, globally relevant responses and solutions.
