AMS Community Health Clinic & Birth Center
In December of 2008, the Africa Mission Services (AMS) Community Health Clinic opened its doors on a full-time basis. Located in Engos, Kenya, the clinic serves a population of approximately 7,500, primarily of the Maasai tribe. Originally the clinic started as a general outpatient dispensary but over the years has evolved to be the primary medical and women’s health center for the community. Given the growing demand, in January of 2018, a renovated ward was turned into a birth center. What started out as 5 babies born in the first several months of the clinic opening, has now grown into a bustling maternity with an average of 50-60 child births a month.
The health center is primarily staffed by local Kenyans, with several from the local Maasai tribe. Francis Aho, the director of the clinic, is a certified nurse midwife with a passion for women’s health. The staff are dedicated to providing this community with a place where they can come for skilled care – from primary to preventative medical care, to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, newborn care, to education and access to modern family planning methods.
The health center works closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health providing women with easy access to government funded programs – such as well child immunizations, various campaigns, and HIV voluntary counseling and testing. In August of 2018, the clinic was accredited to accept the National Health Insurance Fund and provide Linda Mama services, a public funded health care program that covers uninsured patients for maternity services. Thus, patients are able to access the AMS Birth Center services free of charge. In addition to basic services, the AMS Birth Center offers ultrasound scans and ambulance transfers in the case of an emergency.
In Kenya, the maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain staggeringly high. Through offering evidenced-based care, the AMS Birth Center seeks to decrease these rates, giving families hope. It is the goal of the AMS Community Health Clinic and Birth Center to offer families a healthcare center where they can receive expert care, be treated with respect, and their cultural practices valued. It is only through our dedicated supporters around the world that we are able to offer these services. To you – we say thank you from the Africa Mission Services team, our clinic staff, and our community. Together, we make a difference.
GCA second day of mobile clinic…
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GCA second day of mobile clinic…
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In 2013, Stephanie came on a mission trip as a resident, now as an ER doc she has returned with two colleagues who formed Riverside International Outreach Team to work at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center. We are so grateful and feel blessed for the skill and help they have brought! Thank you!!! #amsbirthcenter #africamissionservices #riversideinternationaloutreachteam #amsmedicalvolunteer
In 2013, Stephanie came on a mission trip as a resident, now as an ER doc she has returned with two colleagues who formed Riverside International Outreach Team to work at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center. We are so grateful and feel blessed for the skill and help they have brought! Thank you!!! #amsbirthcenter #africamissionservices #riversideinternationaloutreachteam #amsmedicalvolunteer
“We are not a team because we work together. We are a TEAM because we respect, trust, and care for each other.” V. Afshar #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
“We are not a team because we work together. We are a TEAM because we respect, trust, and care for each other.” V. Afshar #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything” ~Proverb #africamissionservices #midwife #frontiernursinguniversity #birthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything” ~Proverb #africamissionservices #midwife #frontiernursinguniversity #birthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
In a world of so many uncertainties right now, one thing is certain - every healthy newborn is a miracle! Dr. Morgan welcomes a little Maasai baby into the world... #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
In a world of so many uncertainties right now, one thing is certain - every healthy newborn is a miracle! Dr. Morgan welcomes a little Maasai baby into the world... #africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - Photos from the medical team... over 120 patients seen. Was a good day! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - Photos from the medical team... over 120 patients seen. Was a good day! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Headed to a village today to hold a medical clinic... been a busy morning so far! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Headed to a village today to hold a medical clinic... been a busy morning so far! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
This week a mission group led by D. Colohan has been assisting at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center, providing medical care in various villages, in addition to many other activities... thank you all for your efforts!! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
This week a mission group led by D. Colohan has been assisting at the AMS Clinic & Birth Center, providing medical care in various villages, in addition to many other activities... thank you all for your efforts!! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Today a mission group led by S. Yost finished up their week working on the projects - painting a dorm, medical work, and a VBS program. Special thank you to all the energy put into the projects this week! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Today a mission group led by S. Yost finished up their week working on the projects - painting a dorm, medical work, and a VBS program. Special thank you to all the energy put into the projects this week! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 3 of mobile clinics... under the sparse trees! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - today the group split into three with medical work, children’s programs, and painting going on! Pictured here is the medical crew... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
Day 2 - today the group split into three with medical work, children’s programs, and painting going on! Pictured here is the medical crew... #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
A volunteer group from Florida arrived yesterday - for a week of medical clinics, painting and holding a children’s program... today we started with a medical clinic at the local Manyatta while the ladies spent the day with the Maasai women - cooking, carrying water and chatting away! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer
A volunteer group from Florida arrived yesterday - for a week of medical clinics, painting and holding a children’s program... today we started with a medical clinic at the local Manyatta while the ladies spent the day with the Maasai women - cooking, carrying water and chatting away! #africamissionservices #amsmedicalvolunteer