“People and relationships are what make AMPATH special”

 
 
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Happy 2023!  As many of you know, people and relationships are what make AMPATH special.  I’m delighted you are part of the AMPATH family.

It has been a busy start to the new year, but I wanted to take a moment to reflect with you on the many accomplishments of our AMPATH Kenya partnership over the last year. The COVID pandemic has reached a level of stability, but the work of addressing global health disparities that have been more prominently brought to light over the last few years is far from over.  

Additionally, the war in Ukraine, avian flu, droughts, climate change and other factors have led to global inflation, economic stagnation and food insecurity globally. These forces are posing serious challenges for the individuals and communities that AMPATH serves. AMPATH has always taken a holistic approach to addressing the health and well-being of the population—strengthening health systems, but also creatively addressing the social determinants of health by improving access to food, transportation and health insurance and by implementing income-generating activities.

AMPATH’s response to these challenges once again illustrates the power of our long-term institutional partnerships. While there are many impactful departmental initiatives and activities, more than I can possibly describe here, I want to highlight a few for you. —Adrian Gardner, MD, MPH

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