About Us Africa Health Organisation (AHO)

HEALTH REDESIGN - SOCIAL INNOVATION

Message from the Director

I welcome you to Africa Health Organisation (AHO). Our website is still under construction. When completed, it will be the most comprehensive information clearinghouse of health and social care for Africans. Please come back later. Graciano Masauso.

About Africa Health Organisation

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is an Afro Diasporic international health organisation whose aim is to revolutionise health and social care that is fit for the needs of African people.

AHO achieves this through health redesign and social innovation. Africa's health service needs radical reforms and massive infrastructure of its systems. African people face disadvantages and severe inequality in health and social care especially in the Diaspora. Hence AHO tackles health issues in Africa and in the Diaspora.

Aims

The Aims of Africa Health Organisation (AHO) are:

To provide information, advice and guidance on health and social care.
To advocate for African people on health and social care.
To promote health and social care in the African communities.

Mission

The mission of AHO is to protect and promote the health of all African people. AHO will achieve its mission by developing and implementing robust infrastructure, curative, preventive and intervention strategies.

Vision

Our Vision is a future where health inequalities are addressed and all African people are treated with dignity and respect.

Goals

The Goals of Africa Health Organisation (AHO) are:

To influence policy in health and social care of African people.
To commission and undertake research and intelligence gathering of health in the African communities.
To develop strategy that enhances the quality, equity and equality of health of African people.

Objectives

a) To relieve sickness and hardships of all African people, in particular but not exclusively by promoting participation in health & social care.

b) To protect and promote the health of all African people, in particular but not exclusively, by harmonising preventive and curative methods in public health and medical care.

c) To advance the education of the public in the field of health and social care, including commissioning and conducting research and disseminating the useful results thereof.

Why Africa Health Organisation (AHO)

Africa Health Organisation was founded by Graciano Masauso and established in Norwich England in response to the growing need to do something about health of African people in Africa and the Diaspora. AHO uses a holistic approach to health and social care.

History of Africa Health Organisation (AHO)

In 2008, Graciano Masauso envisioned an organisation that would tackle the health issues in Africa and the Diaspora at strategic and grassroots level. Though the idea for this organisation came in 2008, the initial groundwork began in 1999 after Graciano’s kidney transplant in Johannesburg.

Current situation

Despite advancement in medicine in recent years, Africa still lags behind. Most of the infrastructure is fragile. HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB are causing untold suffering, but other diseases have been neglected. Africa suffers massive brain drain. Health spending is extremely low, just an average of 1.8% of GDP in 2007 compared to 10% in OECD countries.

Governance

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is governed by a Board of Trustees and Directors who are in charge of governance issues. Each African region is represented on the board as well as Diasporic regions.

Current Major Projects:

· Africa Health Drive (Apr 2012 – Nov 2012)

· Africa Health Day (proposed date 14^th August)

· Africa Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (1^st Dec 2010 – 14^th Aug 2020)

· African Health & Community Centre in Norwich England (1^st Jan 2010 – 14^th Aug 2014)

Africa Health Drive

A 50,000-mile adventurous tour across the globe to bring awareness of health issues and raise funds for health initiatives in Africa and the Diaspora.

Health for all...I would drive across Africa for you.

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BIOGRAPHIES

Anna Hamunyare Mudeka

Anna Mudeka brings vibrancy and a taste of African culture to the group. She heads the information and publicity department. By profession, Anna is an Artistic Director and she heads Tambai Promotions, an African dance group with people from different countries across the world. Anna is the board's representative to Southern Africa.

Carrine Ntambwe

Carrine Ntambwe has a broad based experience in children, ranging from child development and psychology, policy development and child health. Carrine is currently studying Nursing at City College Norwich, England. She plans to take a lead on African Child health. She is very proud to be heading up our programme that is beginning to make real progress on African Children agenda.

Douglas Shayanewako Mhizha

Douglas Mhizha is a Zimbabwean qualified Social Worker currently practicing the UK, qualified as Approved Social Worker under the UK Mental Health Act [1983]. Prior to coming to the UK, Douglas was the National Coordinator for the National Association of Social Workers-Zimbabwe, a post he held very briefly after leaving the post of Executive Director at HelpAge Zimbabwe a member organisation to the UK headquarters Helpage International network. Douglas is the Chair of our Committee of Africa Aged dealing with ageing issues in Africa and the DiasporA.

Gervais Kouloungou Mambs

Gervais comes from Republic of Congo. He is in charge of our Committee dealing with Africans in the Diaspora: refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers, immigrants. He is responsible for creating and developing relationships between Africa and the Diaspora. He holds the company's finances and is in charge of the all the incomings and outgoings. Anna also heads the finance committee and sustainability project. Gervais is the board's representative to Central Africa.

Gil Bonito

Gil Bonito is the African Youth representative on the board. Gil is committed to the welfare of young people. He has participated in many initiatives to empower young people in health and social care. He has been involved in mentoring and tutoring several individuals youths from diverse backgrounds in personal and professional development. He is the lead volunteering in Youth Volunteer Accreditation Scheme.

Graciano Upenyu Mbilikila Masauso MBA

Graciano Upenyu Masauso is the founding father and Director of AHO. Graciano was inspired by his personal experience. In 1997, Graciano was diagnosed with kidney failure and dialysed in Zimbabwe. In 1999, he had kidney transplant in South Africa after a nationwide campaign joined by the First Lady for operation. Graciano studied BSc Economics in Zimbabwe and MBA in UK. He is a Director of many companies and Trustees of many NGOs.

Jules Mulundi Kabombo

Jule Kabombo is the representative of Africa Disability on the board. He has passion for disability issues. Jules has participated in a number of community initiatives aimed at improving opportunities on a social and health level and enhancing the well being of disabled people. He is also committee member of many disabled groups. Jules’ aim is to inspire disabled people to reach their full potential.

Olumide Omolara Kumuyi-Uzokwe (LLB Hons)

Omolara Kumuyi-Uzokwe is the founder and co-ordinator of all Karibu’s projects. She was born in Nigeria where she had her early education and obtained an honours degree in Laws (LLB HONS) from The University of London. She has worked in various fields, most recently giving advice in Immigration, Family and Employment Laws. She is also a director of many companies and charities. Lara represent West Africa.

Wendwossen Mekonen Wole

Wendwossen Mekonnen Wole comes from Ethiopia. He is the Chair of the Health and Social Care Task Force for AHO. Wendu has worked for many years in the Health and Social Care fields in UK especially learning difficulties. Wend is currently studying Social Policy and Administration at the University of Nottingham in England. Wendwossen is the board's representative to East Africa.