AFADU harnesses the expertise of a diverse multidisciplinary team comprising medical doctors, pharmacists, public health specialists, epidemiologists, community health experts, researchers, and health systems analysts with over 18 years of experience. This seasoned team is adept at executing impactful programmes across Kenya's 47 counties.
Action for Appropriate Drug Use (AFADU) sets the national standard for evidence-based pharmaceutical systems strengthening and rational use of medicines in Kenya. Through our work, we transform healthcare delivery, build community resilience, and promote health equity and accountability.
For close to two decades, AFADU has implemented several multi-sector public health and pharmaceutical systems programmes across Kenya, under bilateral and multilateral programme agreements that annually assist millions of the most vulnerable communities, health workers, and patients across the country.
A healthy society with equitable access to safe quality-assured medicines that are used rationally, responsibly, and effectively to achieve optimal health and well-being.
To strengthen health systems and empower communities through evidence-based interventions, strategic partnerships, and advocacy that promote equitable access to quality-assured medicines and their safe, rational, and effective use.
Championing universal access to quality-assured medicines and their rational use — driving evidence-based change at community, county, and national levels across Kenya.
AFADU is a nationally recognized Kenyan NGO established in 2008 by a multidisciplinary team of medical doctors, pharmacists, public health specialists, epidemiologists, and health systems experts committed to advancing the rational and safe use of medicines.
For more than eighteen years, AFADU has remained at the forefront of pharmaceutical systems strengthening and Rational Use of Medicines in Kenya, championing evidence-based interventions aimed at improving medicine access, patient safety, and health equity.
Explore Our ProgramsUpholding openness, ethical conduct, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Maintaining technical excellence, competence, and quality standards across all programs.
Ensuring measurable impact, responsible implementation, and results-based management.
Promoting dignity, equity, patient safety, and ethical healthcare at all levels.
Leveraging collective expertise and partnerships for sustainable long-term impact.
Strengthening health literacy, participation, and locally driven solutions.
AFADU is a national organization with operational capacity across all 47 Counties of Kenya, working through county governments, health facilities, community health systems, civil society networks, professional associations, and academic institutions.
AFADU is governed by a distinguished multidisciplinary board comprising experts in public health, epidemiology, pharmaceuticals, health informatics, research, and health systems strengthening.
