Strategic Focus Areas
i. Social Determinants of Health (SDH)
Medical Reach Africa addresses the underlying conditions that influence health beyond clinical care, including:
- Economic insecurity and unemployment
- Housing and environmental sanitation
- Access to education and health literacy
- Gender-based inequality and violence
- Food and nutrition security
ii. Community Health Interventions
MRA designs and delivers integrated health programs tailored to local needs:
- Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) initiatives
- Mobile and outreach health services
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Preventive health education and awareness
- Community nutrition and resilience programming
iii. Policy Advocacy and Systems Strengthening
- Influencing public health policy to incorporate SDH frameworks
- Enhancing community participation in local health governance
- Capacity-building for grassroots health networks and CHWs
iv. Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Conducting participatory, action-oriented research
- Generating evidence to inform programs and policy
- Measuring impact and promoting data-driven decision-making
Target Populations
- Informal settlement residents and low-income urban populations
- Women, children, and youth in vulnerable circumstances
- People living with disabilities and chronic conditions
- Refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs)
- Unemployed and marginalized community members
Strategic Partnerships
Medical Reach Africa collaborates with a range of stakeholders, including:
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- County and national government health departments
- Local community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Regional and international development agencies
- Academic and research institutions
- Private sector entities engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Leadership and Governance
Medical Reach Africa is guided by a qualified and experienced leadership team with expertise in public health, social work, community development, and project management. These include:
Executive Director, Programs Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead, and a Community Engagement Coordinator:
Future Outlook
- Geographical Expansion: Extend operations to underserved counties across East Horn and Southern Africa.
- Digital Innovation: Launch an e-platform for community health education and reporting.
- Training and Capacity Building: Establish a dedicated center for CHW training and public health leadership.
- Policy Engagement: Advocate for national integration of SDH indicators in health planning and budgeting.