The African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM) is a leading organization that represents national societies, organizations, and individuals from over 40 countries. Their mission is to strengthen emergency care across Africa and ensure high-quality emergency care for all people. AFEM focuses on six key components to achieve their goals: 1.

Leadership Development: They build the capacity of emergency care professionals across Africa. 2. Advocacy: AFEM advocates for emergency care to be prioritized on global platforms.

3. Collaboration: They foster global collaborations and partnerships for emergency care development in Africa. 4.

Research: AFEM drives the strategic research agenda to ensure evidence-based emergency care development specific to the African context. 5. Education & Training: They guide the development of emergency care curriculums and training programs across Africa for all levels of the emergency care system.

6. Policies & Frameworks: AFEM develops comprehensive policies and frameworks in collaboration with governments and stakeholders to support robust emergency care systems across Africa. AFEM offers Africa-specific resources for clinical, nursing, and pre-hospital emergency care.

Their resources are open-source and provide guidance for leadership development, education and training, advocacy, and policy. These resources have been written and reviewed by global leaders in emergency care. To support AFEM's life-saving work, you can donate, sign up for their newsletter, become a member, or explore opportunities to join their team.

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