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.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year! Thank you all who have supported us and continue to support us on this journey…
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter #celebrating1year
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year! Thank you all who have supported us and continue to support us on this journey…
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter #celebrating1year
We had a great week with @georgia_cumberland_academy mission group!! Thank you all for your hard work, smiles, and encouragement!! It was a busy week of medical and dental work, constructing walls for the new Oloosinon Middle School block, starting the demolition of the original outpatient department and fun with kids! Thank you all and have a safe trip home!!
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #servingothers
We had a great week with @georgia_cumberland_academy mission group!! Thank you all for your hard work, smiles, and encouragement!! It was a busy week of medical and dental work, constructing walls for the new Oloosinon Middle School block, starting the demolition of the original outpatient department and fun with kids! Thank you all and have a safe trip home!!
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #servingothers
Thank you to the Adventist Health team for all their work this past week - teaching First Aid & CPR classes, NRP review for the medical staff, giving the original health center buildings a fresh coat of paint and helping in the health center! Safe travels home! ❤️
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter
Thank you to the Adventist Health team for all their work this past week - teaching First Aid & CPR classes, NRP review for the medical staff, giving the original health center buildings a fresh coat of paint and helping in the health center! Safe travels home! ❤️
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter
This past weekend, H.E. Governor Ntutu made a courtesy visit to the AMS Women’s Health Center. His presence highlighted the importance of supporting women’s health initiatives in our community. The governor engaged with staff, reaffirming his commitment to improving healthcare access for all. Together, we can create a healthier future for our women and families. Thank you, Governor Ntutu!
#amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #kenya #WomensHealth #CommunitySupport
This past weekend, H.E. Governor Ntutu made a courtesy visit to the AMS Women’s Health Center. His presence highlighted the importance of supporting women’s health initiatives in our community. The governor engaged with staff, reaffirming his commitment to improving healthcare access for all. Together, we can create a healthier future for our women and families. Thank you, Governor Ntutu!
#amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #kenya #WomensHealth #CommunitySupport
Transforming the AMS Women’s Health Center with ten stunning canvas prints! These beautiful animal portraits from the Maasai Mara truly brighten our walls. A special thanks to photographer Brian H.
and his wife @sue.heath.102 for sharing their incredible work with us!
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter #kenya #maasaimara
Transforming the AMS Women’s Health Center with ten stunning canvas prints! These beautiful animal portraits from the Maasai Mara truly brighten our walls. A special thanks to photographer Brian H.
and his wife @sue.heath.102 for sharing their incredible work with us!
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amswomenshealthcenter #kenya #maasaimara
Special thanks to JS Hardware for these beautiful flower pots with palms! They add a lovely touch to welcome guests to the AMS Women’s Health Center. We appreciate your support!
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #kenya
Special thanks to JS Hardware for these beautiful flower pots with palms! They add a lovely touch to welcome guests to the AMS Women’s Health Center. We appreciate your support!
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #kenya
#amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasainewborns #kenya #birthcenter
Late Post!!! It’s been a busy couple of months… sorry for the late update!! Thank you all for your support!!!
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasai #grateful #kenya
Late Post!!! It’s been a busy couple of months… sorry for the late update!! Thank you all for your support!!!
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasai #grateful #kenya
The housekeeping team at work keeping the new WHC Clean!
#amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #cleaning #keepitclean
The housekeeping team at work keeping the new WHC Clean!
#amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #cleaning #keepitclean
The first two days in the new Women’s Health Center have been a bee 🐝 hive of activity! A bucket of keys being sorted, storerooms moved and inventory being made, network moved and rewired, immunization & antenatal clinic and yesterday morning we had all 8 patient rooms filled with our first baby being delivered around 0730 AM followed by four more that day!
We feel so blessed to be in the new space and have all the help transitioning!! Thank you all!!! ❤️
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amawomenshealth #maasaimothers #kenya
The first two days in the new Women’s Health Center have been a bee 🐝 hive of activity! A bucket of keys being sorted, storerooms moved and inventory being made, network moved and rewired, immunization & antenatal clinic and yesterday morning we had all 8 patient rooms filled with our first baby being delivered around 0730 AM followed by four more that day!
We feel so blessed to be in the new space and have all the help transitioning!! Thank you all!!! ❤️
#africamissionservices #amsbirthcenter #amawomenshealth #maasaimothers #kenya
The dream team… the Women’s Health Center would not be possible without this team! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication ❤️🙌
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #kenya
The dream team… the Women’s Health Center would not be possible without this team! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication ❤️🙌
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #kenya
A walk thru the WHC today… the push is on for the opening ceremony set to take place in less than 3 weeks! 🙌💪
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #maasaiwomen #womenshealth #kenya🇰🇪
A walk thru the WHC today… the push is on for the opening ceremony set to take place in less than 3 weeks! 🙌💪
#africamissionservices #amswomenshealthcenter #amsbirthcenter #maasaimara #maasaiwomen #womenshealth #kenya🇰🇪