Get to Know Us
Established in 1957, AMREF Flying Doctors is the global leader for all Air Ambulance and commercial airline medical escort services operating out of Nairobi, Kenya.
AMREF Flying Doctors is also the go-to-support in Africa for international insurance and assistance companies
Furthermore, AFD offers training courses for medical professionals, staff and locals.
AMREF Flying Doctors through its in-house Maisha Plans, offers its own medical evacuation membership in Africa.
We are…
- Leaders in Global Aero-Medical Transports.
- A One-Stop Solution for Assistance Support in Africa.
- Training and Educating People to save lives.
- Offering various in-house coverage solutions in Africa.
Always going above and beyond for all patients and clients.
Our Values
Passion for What We Do
Whether we are in the air or on the ground, the wellbeing of our patients, passengers and staff is our utmost priority. Passion for what we do always gets us through.
Passion for Our Customers
We are committed to our customers, ensuring they receive the best possible care with compassion and speed.
Get it Done! Now.
Passion for Our People
We know that when we support each other internally with passion, we get ourselves in the appropriate mental state to serve our customers with even greater care.
Find a Better Way
Where we are
We are all over the world!
From Africa into the world – AMREF Flying Doctor’s is based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya and operates globally.
Find out where we have flown to and where we provide our Services.
Located at Wilson Airport, Nairobi & Kenya.
“AMREF Flying Doctors’ Assistance has been a trusted partner for 100+ International Insurance and Assistance Companies worldwide.
Africa’s on-the-ground support for all Medical Assistance needs.”
Stephen Gitau, CEO
Our history
January 1957
On the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro AMREF Flying Doctors is founded by three reconstructive surgeons: Michael Wood, Archibald McIndoe and Tom Rees.
January 2000
In January2000, in partnership with an external Aircraft provider, we began to operate a Cessna Citation Bravo Jet.
November 2018
Acquisition and launch of the first fully owned air ambulance jet.
January 1996
In January 1996, the first Cessna Grand Caravan is introduced into our fleet.
March 2007
In March 2007 AFD became the first operator outside of Europe to receive ‘Full Accreditation – Special Care’ from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).
AMREF Flying Doctors
Management Team
The Executive team is responsible for AMREF Flying Doctors’ Strategy, Financial and Management as well as overall success in achieving our mission.
Stephen Gitau
Chief Executive Officer
Laura Eva Oliwa
Human Resource and Administration Manager
Major Kefa Kihara (RTD)
Director of Flight Operations
Dr. Joseph Lelo
Medical Director
Joe Muturi
Chief Finance Officer
AMREF Flying Doctors
Board of Directors
AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to excellence, not only in the service we provide to our partners and clients, but to the medical community at large. The board provides governance and fiduciary oversight, sets policy, and assesses AMREF Flying Doctors‘ overall performance. We are extremely grateful for their dedication and contribution to our work.
Clyde Thomson (Chair)
Dr. Githinji Gitahi
Hon Raychelle Omamo
Jane Mbatia
Major Gen (Rtd) Charles M. Mwanzia
Jonathan Dutton
Diana Amuhaya Barasa
Frank Ireri
Salma Mazrui-Watt
Dr. Gladwell Gichuru-Kiarie
Khadija Abdul Juma
