ABOUT AMREF Flying Doctors

Established in 1957, AMREF Flying Doctors is the leading provider of fixed-wing air ambulance services throughout Africa. We are a trusted name and brand for aeromedical patient transport, known for extracting patients from hostile environments.

AMREF Flying Doctors has invested in fully owned and dedicated fleet ranging from short field Pilatus PC 12 to long-range jet aircraft including Citation Bravo and Citation XLS available to evacuate patients from remote bush airstrips as well as to repatriate patients by jet air ambulance to other continents.

Additionally to our fully equipped and dedicated air ambulance fleet, we operate several Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ground Ambulances and a 24/7 Operations and Emergency Control Centre (OECC) based at Wilson Airport, Nairobi.

AMREF Flying Doctors is accredited by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for its high professional standards and has twice been a recipient of the prestigious ITIJ (International Travel & Health Insurance Journal) Air Ambulance Provider of the Year award.

The accreditation covers Long-Range / Intercontinental Fixed Wing and Commercial Escort accreditation categories endorsements on Adult Critical Care. This confirms clients can depend on AMREF Flying Doctors to provide the utmost quality services against international standards.

Product portfolio includes: Maisha Air Evacuation Cover, Medical Assistance Services, Emergency Life Support Training and Evacuations Services.

Since the outbreak of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) in Eastern Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors has maintained the frontline position in helping with the region’s response. Our goal has always been to exercise the highest levels of professionalism while deploying the necessary safety measures at all times in the best interest of the patient and our staff.