Strengthening emergency care across Africa
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The Issue
Injuries kill more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB combined
1 in 2 deaths in low- and middle-income countries are due to causes treatable by Emergency Care
Some countries have no hospital with an Emergency Department
Most countries in Africa have no formally trained paramedics
This burden is felt in Africa more than anywhere else
Most health workers have received no specialised Emergency Training
Our Story
The African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM), founded in November 2009, represents a broad coalition of national societies, organisations, and individuals from over 40 countries dedicated to securing high-quality emergency care for all people across Africa. Our model to achieve this has six components.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We build the capacity of emergency care professionals across Africa.
ADVOCACY
We advocate for emergency care to be prioritised by global stakeholders on global platforms.
COLLABORATION
We foster global collaborations and partnerships for emergency care development in Africa.
RESEARCH
We drive the strategic research agenda to ensure that the development of emergency care in Africa is based on evidence specific to the African context.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
We guide the development of emergency care curriculums, courses, and training programs across Africa for all tiers of the emergency care system.
POLICIES & FRAMEWORKS
We develop comprehensive policies and frameworks alongside governments and stakeholders to support the adoption of robust emergency care systems across Africa.
Our Work
We’re running 35 projects
across 25 countries
with over 100 collaborators
from 40 different countries.
Resources
AFEM’s resources are Africa-specific for clinical, nursing, and pre-hospital emergency care. Our materials are almost entirely open-source and provide guidance for leadership development, education and training, advocacy and policy.
Many of our resources have been written and reviewed by global leaders in emergency care.
Get Involved
We’re working across the continent to ensure that when emergencies happen, care is there. But we need your help.
DONATE
Support us with a donation today. Our life-saving work relies on your generosity.
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BECOME A MEMBER
We are a community of changemakers using our collective power to strengthen emergency care across Africa. Join our membership today!
JOIN OUR TEAM
AFEM offers a variety of opportunities to support and get involved with our work. Learn more about the different ways you can support AFEM.
Contact Us
AFEM
Metro EMS
Karl Bremer Hospital
Mike Pienaar Blvd
Belville, South Africa
7535