AMREF Flying Doctors

AMREF Flying Doctors: Africa’s Air Ambulance Pioneer Since 1957

AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) is the leading provider of aero-medical and assistance solutions in Africa and worldwide, established in 1957 with over 65 years of experience. Operating from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, AFD is the global leader for air ambulance and commercial airline medical escort services across Africa and beyond.

As the go-to support for international insurance and assistance companies in Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors provides comprehensive solutions including dedicated air ambulance aircraft operating worldwide, ground ambulance services, medical assistance, and training courses for medical professionals.

AFD supports the work of Amref Health Africa to achieve lasting health change. For aviation professionals exploring air ambulance services in Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors delivers proven expertise as the continent’s original and most trusted aero-medical provider.

Services & Capabilities

AMREF Flying Doctors provides comprehensive aero-medical solutions across Africa and globally. Air ambulance services operate a dedicated fleet worldwide, reaching destinations across the continent and beyond for critical patient transfers.

Commercial airline medical escort services accompany patients on scheduled flights when appropriate. Ground ambulance services offer emergency and non-emergency medical transport with high-quality patient care from pickup to destination. Medical assistance services provide comprehensive support for patients and assistance companies operating in Africa.

Training courses educate medical professionals, staff, and local communities in life-saving skills. The Maisha Medical Evacuation Plan provides membership-based coverage for air and ground transportation throughout Eastern Africa for individuals, groups, and corporates.

Organization & Mission

AMREF Flying Doctors operates from Wilson Airport, Nairobi as Africa’s pioneering air ambulance service since 1957. The organization serves as the one-stop solution for assistance support in Africa, partnering with international insurance and assistance companies requiring reliable medical evacuation capabilities on the continent.

Core values emphasize passion for patients, customers, and people; fast efficient response (“Get it Done! Now.”); and continuous improvement through innovation. The vision is to be the best and most innovative aero-medical solutions provider in Africa.

The mission focuses on saving lives through innovative health assistance solutions while supporting Amref Health Africa’s work toward lasting health change.

Key Services

• • Air Ambulance: Dedicated aircraft fleet. Worldwide operations from Nairobi. Critical patient transfers. Medical escort on commercial airlines. 65+ years experience. Africa and global coverage. Learn about air ambulance services.

• • Ground Ambulance: Emergency and non-emergency transport. Fleet of ground ambulances. High-quality patient care. Pickup to destination service. Available on request.

• • Medical Assistance: Comprehensive support services. International insurance company partner. Assistance company support. Africa-wide coverage.

• • Maisha Plans: Medical evacuation membership. Individual, group, corporate coverage. Eastern Africa region. Air and ground transportation. In-house coverage solution.

• • Training Courses: Medical professional education. Staff training programs. Local community courses. Life-saving skills development.

• • Insurance Partnership: Go-to support for international insurers. Assistance company collaboration. Reliable Africa-based partner.

Quick Facts

• • Company: AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD)

• • Founded: 1957 (65+ years experience)

• • Base: Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya

• • Positioning: Leading aero-medical and assistance solutions provider in Africa

• • Parent Connection: Supports Amref Health Africa

• • Services:
    • • Air ambulance (worldwide operations)
    • • Ground ambulance
    • • Medical assistance
    • • Commercial airline medical escort
    • • Training courses

• • Maisha Plan: Medical evacuation membership for Eastern Africa

• • Clients: International insurance companies, assistance companies, individuals, groups, corporates

• • Values: Passion, customer commitment, fast response, continuous improvement

• • Vision: Best and most innovative aero-medical solutions provider in Africa

• • Mission: Save lives through innovative health assistance solutions

Contact Details

Address: Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 254 (0) 709 962000
Email: info@flydoc.org
Website: www.flydoc.org

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