Access Afya and CURAFA Team Up to Improve Primary Health Access Around the World
Access Afya, a Kenyan primary health company, is proud to announce the completed purchase of the CURAFA points of care social business franchise from the Healthcare business of Merck and Lifesciences Ltd., Kenya.
COVID-19 Ask Me Anything
Thank you for submitting your Coronavirus medical questions. These are your top 8 questions from March 30th and answers from Dr. Eric Mbuthia, MD, MSc from Access Afya.
New directions and bigger questions: Digital for adolescent minds
How can technologies be used advantageously when it comes to meeting the wellbeing needs of the world’s adolescents? Founder Melissa Menke summarizes key insights from a panel discussion of global innovators in London.
High blood pressure + Low awareness = 10 million deaths, every year.
High income, low income, everyone is feeling the pressure. Why the world needs to care about World Hypertension Day.
Smart City, Just City: How data, digital health tools & empathy are revolutionizing primary healthcare for the urban poor
Access Afya believes that smart technology can improve citizen engagement and health in slums. Read about our vision and approach in this Smart City, Just City blog contribution series.
Scaling heart health in Kenya
Our non-communicable disease (NCD) program has already achieved world class outcomes, delivering real value for patients. In Kenya, where around 80% of the population is uninsured, NCDs are growing in prevalence.
Digital Microscopy as a point of care testing solution
At Access Afya, we are constantly looking for alternative ways to innovate our quality care to the urban poor through new technological solutions. Once we identify a challenge, we seek out different devices or other technologies to affordably and efficiently provide a solution. One such recent challenge is diagnostic testing using microscopy in the informal settlements where we work.
Digital Health Creation
Access Afya is building towards functional health system from the ground up in Kenya. Read how our model works using a high-touch, high-tech approach.
Access Afya wins Third Place in UK's Responsible Business Awards 2018
Access Afya recognized as a leader in responsible business.
Access Afya Raises $1mm Series Seed
Primary health innovation start-up secures money to replicate micro-clinic chain and make key investments in quality assurance technology.
Could micro-financing work for healthcare?
Access Afya partners with Sasa Finance to offer affordable, instant health microloans.