About Amref Flying Doctors

Delivering lifesaving care from the skies for over 65 years. Bridging the gap between remote communities and advanced medical care across Africa.

AMREF Flying Doctors: Lifesaving Care from the Skies

AMREF Flying Doctors is Africa's premier provider of fixed-wing air ambulance services, delivering critical medical evacuation and healthcare solutions across the continent and beyond. Based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, this renowned organization has been a beacon of hope for over 65 years, bridging the gap between remote communities and advanced medical care.

As a vital arm of Amref Health Africa, the largest health development non-governmental organization on the continent, AMREF Flying Doctors combines cutting-edge aviation technology with world-class medical expertise to save lives in even the most challenging environments.

Our Mission

                            Rapid, reliable, and compassionate aeromedical services.

                            At the heart of AMREF Flying Doctors' operations is a commitment to providing rapid, reliable, and compassionate aeromedical services.

                            Access for all.

                            We aim to ensure that no one is denied access to life-saving care due to distance, terrain, or circumstance.

                            Reinvesting in Africa's health.

                            Any surplus generated from our operations is reinvested into Amref Health Africa's humanitarian initiatives, supporting sustainable health improvements across Africa.

Impact and Commitment

                            Excellence, humanity, and unrivaled care.

                            Every mission reflects our core values: excellence, humanity, and unrivaled care. Whether stabilizing a critically ill patient mid-flight or training the next generation of emergency responders, AMREF Flying Doctors is more than an air ambulance service—we are a lifeline.

                            Lasting health change.

                            By supporting Amref Health Africa’s broader mission, we contribute to lasting health change, ensuring that quality care reaches even the farthest corners of the continent.

                            24-hour Control Centre.

                            For more information or to access our services, contact our 24-hour Control Centre at +254 206 992 000, +254 730 811 000, or +254 709 962 000. With AMREF Flying Doctors, help is always just a call away.