Afya Research Africa (ARA) was established in Kenya in 2009 initially as a centre of research/evidence that would build a baseline for programs that create access to medical care. Recognizing the significant challenges faced by underserved poor rural populations in accessing healthcare services, we transitioned into action in 2013.Our key mandate was; to provide affordable and nearby primary healthcare services to rural communities, to improve their health outcomes and lives. What was meaningful to ARA was ensuring that every community member in need of medical care could access it, despite the financial barriers they faced.

We strive to remain at the top regardless of factors ranging from the impact caused by COVID- 19, a global health crisis to financial difficulties, by ensuring our mission is fulfilled and vision reached.By 2023, we had extended our services to over 550,000 individuals across various regions of the country, offering a wide range of healthcare services including Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health services, Sexual and Reproductive Health services, as well as Non Communicable Diseases treatment and care.To enhance access to our primary healthcare services, we integrated them with our in-house health management information system, STONE-HMIS®. An integration that has enabled us to efficiently manage patient records and ensure the security of their data.