Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation

In Kenya, an estimated 57 people die every hour—many from conditions that could be treated with timely emergency care. The Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF) is working to change this by expanding emergency services, training healthcare providers, and equipping hospitals with essential life-saving resources.

Our partnership supports Project 47, a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen emergency medical care in all 47 counties. EMKF works closely with the Government of Kenya to develop emergency care policies, establish GPS-enabled ambulance dispatch centres, upgrade emergency departments, and train thousands of healthcare workers in emergency care.

With a proven track record—supporting reforms in 28 counties, strengthening the capacity of 140 public emergency departments, and training over 5,000 healthcare providers—EMKF is helping to build a more resilient and responsive emergency healthcare system.
Together, we are supporting long-term, systems-level change to ensure no Kenyan is left without help in a moment of crisis. Learn more about EMKF’s work by visiting their website.