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Health Equity & Access

Healthcare Programs

Building resilient health systems and ensuring equitable access to quality care for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Our Health Philosophy

Health as a Fundamental Right

At UHAFD, we believe that access to quality healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Our approach to health goes beyond treating disease to address the underlying social determinants and systemic barriers that create health inequities.

We recognize that sustainable health improvements require both immediate interventions and long-term systems strengthening. Our healthcare initiatives focus on building local capacity, integrating with existing health systems, and ensuring community ownership for lasting impact.

Through strategic partnerships with local health authorities, international organizations, and private sector innovators, we leverage complementary strengths to maximize our reach and effectiveness. Whether responding to disease outbreaks, addressing chronic conditions, or building preventive care systems, we maintain our commitment to dignity, equity, and excellence.

Our Mission

We believe healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. Our mission is to ensure quality, accessible healthcare for all, regardless of socioeconomic status or location.

Program Areas

Our Healthcare Focus Areas

UHAFD's healthcare initiatives address critical gaps in health systems, focusing on areas with the highest impact potential.

Health Systems Strengthening

Building resilient healthcare infrastructure, improving healthcare workforce capacity, and enhancing supply chain management to create sustainable health systems in underserved regions.

12 Countries | 78 Facilities

Maternal & Child Health

Supporting comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, childhood vaccination programs, nutrition interventions, and specialized pediatric services to ensure mothers and children survive and thrive.

15 Countries | 230,000+ Beneficiaries

Infectious Disease Control

Combating infectious diseases through prevention, early detection, and treatment programs for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and emerging pandemic threats.

9 Countries | 18 Active Programs

Non-communicable Diseases

Addressing the growing burden of chronic conditions through prevention, early detection, and management of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and mental health disorders.

7 Countries | 42 Community Clinics

Digital Health Solutions

Leveraging technology to extend healthcare access through telemedicine, mobile health applications, electronic health records, and AI-powered diagnostic tools for remote and underserved regions.

11 Countries | 800,000+ Digital Consultations

Emergency Medical Response

Providing rapid medical aid during disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies through field hospitals, mobile clinics, emergency medical teams, and essential medical supplies.

Global | 28 Emergency Deployments
Featured Initiative

Health Systems Resilience Initiative

Our flagship healthcare program building stronger, more adaptive health systems in the face of emerging challenges.

Health Systems Resilience Initiative
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Building Resilient Health Systems

Launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this £200 million initiative takes a systems approach to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across 15 countries. Rather than focusing on single diseases, we address fundamental healthcare gaps through innovative public-private partnerships.

432

Healthcare facilities improved

15,460

Healthcare workers trained

85%

Improved equipment utilization

4.2M+

People with improved access

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Impact Story

The Rwanda Oxygen Network

When the COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical oxygen shortages across Africa, UHAFD responded by creating the Rwanda Oxygen Network—a pioneering initiative that has transformed respiratory care in the country.

What began as an emergency response has evolved into a sustainable national system. We funded the construction of three oxygen production plants strategically located across Rwanda, trained 240 technicians in medical gas management, and established a digital supply chain system that ensures oxygen reaches even the most remote health facilities.

Today, this network not only supports COVID-19 treatment but has dramatically improved care for childhood pneumonia, obstetric emergencies, and surgical procedures. Oxygen availability in rural health centers has increased from 38% to 97%, contributing to a 32% reduction in mortality from respiratory conditions.

"This isn't just about equipment—it's about building systems that last. Before the network, we lost patients simply because we couldn't provide basic oxygen therapy. Now we can focus on providing advanced care." — Dr. Jean-Paul Mugisha, Respiratory Specialist, Kigali
Read the full case study
Rwanda Oxygen Network

Rwanda Oxygen Network

Oxygen availability increased from 38% to 97% in rural health centers

Our Impact

Healthcare Impact by the Numbers

Since 2003, UHAFD has been committed to improving health outcomes in underserved communities worldwide.

3.5M+

People with improved healthcare access

432

Healthcare facilities supported

28,000+

Healthcare workers trained

18

Countries with active programs

Collaboration

Our Healthcare Partners

We work with leading organizations to maximize our impact and bring quality healthcare to communities in need.

Global Health Organizations

WHO, UNICEF, Global Fund

Foundations & NGOs

Gates Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, PATH

Medical Networks

Gavi, Red Cross, Vaccine Alliance

View all 18 partner organizations

Support Our Healthcare Initiatives

Your contribution can help us strengthen health systems, train medical professionals, and provide life-saving care to those who need it most.

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Healthcare Impact Fund

Your contribution to our Healthcare Impact Fund supports our most critical health initiatives globally, from emergency medical response to long-term health system strengthening.

Fund Progress: 65%

Goal: £25M for healthcare initiatives in 2024-2025

£100

Medical supplies for 10 patients

£500

Train 1 community health worker

£5,000

Equip a rural clinic