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Global Directory of Health Information Resource Centres journals and books). We receive information by e-mail or from the Internet. We receive information from CD-ROMs or by computer diskettes. We use information we have received unaltered. We translate materials from foreign languages into our local language. We provide information to users electronically (by e-mail, diskette, CD- ROM, online, web-site, etc.). Some of our staff have received training in information production, handling and dissemination skills. Some of our staff have received training in computer and Internet use. We would like to receive training in information production, handling and dissemination skills. We would like to receive training in computer and Internet use. Kenya African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) BASIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR: ADDRESS: Wilson Airport, PO Box 30125, Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 501301/2/3 / 609520 Fax: +254 2 506112 /602531 Telex: 23254 AMREF Code: hlw Type of centre: NGO Working language(s): English, Kiswahili, Luo, Kikamba, Maasai Countries of operation: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda VISION AMREF Kenya works in East Africa to improve health care provision and assists rural communities to improve social conditions. AMREF collaborates with governments in developing health education training programmes; supports workshops where local people are employed to build homes and health centres for the community; operates a mobile health service for remote regions, distributes books and health learning materials and undertakes research programmes INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY Subject areas covered: consultancies, courses, emergency relief, funding, project support, research, information exchange, materials distribution, networking, training of trainers, courses, translating, resource centre, technical support. Users of the Centre’s information: community development workers, government personnel, NGOs, people living with HIV, disabled people, refugees and displaced people, rural communities, sex workers, street children and street youth, trainers, urban communities, youth, traditional birth attendants, health personnel. We write, draw or produce our own information - audiovisual materials, books, health learning materials, newsletters, posters, training materials. AMREF NETWORKS AND DEPARTMENTS Health Education Network COORDINATOR: William N Okedi, HEN Coordinator ADDRESS: PO Box 30125, Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 501301, +254 2 500508 Fax: +254 2 506112 Telex: 23254 AMREF E-mail: 62057276@eln.attmail.com Code: hlw Type of centre: national NGO Working language(s): English, Kiswahili Countries of operation: Kenya Vision: An informal association of organisations and individuals involved and interested in the development, utilisation or promotion of health education concepts, materials, research and techniques. The Network provides a forum for facilitation of the exchange of information on progress and development in health education in Kenya. Subject areas covered: project support, consultancies, information exchange, materials distribution, networking, training, resource centre, health service delivery, research, funding, technical support.
Global Directory of Health Information Resource Centres Users of the Centre’s information: community development workers, government personnel, NGOs, people living with HIV, rural communities, trainers, urban communities, women, youth, health personnel. We write, draw or produce our own information - audiovisual materials, health learning materials, newsletters. Health Behaviour and Education Department COORDINATOR: Dr David Nyamwaya, Departmental Director ADDRESS: PO Box 30125, Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 602188 Code: hlw Type of centre: NGO Countries of operation: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Namibia Subject areas covered: condom distribution, counselling, education, emergency relief, information exchange, networking, project evaluation, research, training, courses, workshops, training of trainers, technical support, resource centre. Users of the Centre’s information: children, community development workers, government personnel, men, mothers, families, people living with HIV, refugees and displaced people, rural communities, sex workers, trainers, urban communities, women, youth, health personnel. We write, draw or produce our own information - audiovisual materials, books, health learning materials, newsletters, posters, training materials. Kenya Alice Nursing Home, Family Planning Private Sector (FPPS) Project BASIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR: Hesbon A Onyango, Administrator ADDRESS: PO Box 56123, Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 788658/795737 Code: hlw Type of centre: local NGO Countries of operation: Kenya INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY Subject areas covered: condom distribution, consultancies, counselling, education, extension work, information exchange, networking, project evaluation, disability and rehabilitation services, research, training, training of trainers, equipment distribution, resource centre, materials distribution. We write, draw or produce our own information. Kenya American Refugee Committee, East Africa Office BASIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR: Jean A Welsh, Regional Health Adviser ADDRESS: PO Box 39694, Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 448 113 Fax: +254 2 448 270 E-mail: ARCNAIROBI@Attmail.com Code: hlw Type of centre: international NGO Working language(s): English, French, Somali, Kinyarwanda Countries of operation: Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Zaire VISION ARC provides emergency relief and primary health care to refugees. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY Subject areas covered: community-based rehabilitation, drug supply, condom distribution, education, emergency relief, training, training of trainers, resource centre. Users of the Centre’s information: children, community development workers, government personnel, families, mothers, NGOs, refugees and © Chris Zielinski, 2001, Health Information for Development Project, dvt@compuserve.com www.iwsp.org Support for this publication was provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Children’s Vaccine Program at PATH 37
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