Aga Khan Health Services - A2E Fund
Aga Khan Health Services was awarded by the A2E Fund in two editions.
In the 2nd edition (2021), it was awarded for its project in Tanzania, where it installed a solar system in a hospital to ensure stable and reliable energy for a key hospital in the region, reducing dependence on generators and guaranteeing the continuity of healthcare services. In the 7th edition (2025), it was awarded once again, this time in Kenya, with a project covering 3 health facilities.
7th Edition - Aga Khan Services Kenya
Mombasa, Kenya
The Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa, together with two satellite health centres, is taking steps to change that reality. With the installation of solar systems and battery storage, these facilities will secure a steady and reliable source of energy to power critical services such as lighting, refrigeration and life-support equipment.
This project also invests in people. Ten technicians will be trained to maintain and operate the systems, including one woman who will join the team as part of a commitment to gender inclusion in the energy sector. More resilient healthcare, lower costs and a cleaner environment — bringing dependable power, and peace of mind, to thousands of patients and health workers along Kenya’s coast.
Expected outputs:
- 3 health facilities electrified with reliable power for essential services, critical equipment, and infrastructure supporting medical service delivery
- To enhance energy resilience and efficiency for uninterrupted health services
- 10 staff trained on Monitoring, Care, and Maintenance of the installed Solar Plants
- Recruit and train a woman as a solar technician to install and maintain solar panels
- Improved access to clean, renewable, and reliable energy in health facilities
- Improved healthcare services and access to treatment for the communities, contributing to better health outcomes and well-being
- Increased knowledge on the operation and maintenance of solar systems, and advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Ensured constant and cost-effective access to electricity, with annual savings on energy expenditures
- Reduced reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions
Impact (results)
Indirect beneficiaries
2nd Edition: Aga Khan Services Tanzania
Mwanza , Tanzania
The Aga Khan Medical Centre, Mwanza (AKMC,M), which recently expanded and upgraded to a hospital level, suffers frequent power outages every month that sometimes last for up to eight hours. This not only impacts patient care, but results in additional and excessive use of fossil fuels to run the generators for longer periods. On average, the Centre uses and burns approximately 1,440 litres of diesel which costs over €1000 every month.
The project proposes installation of solar panels to generate electricity for the hospital. Consistent supply will prevent damage to equipment and disruption of services for patients, protect the environment and reduce energy costs. The project will help the Aga Khan Hospital, Mwanza become more productive and efficient, which has measurable and important positive impacts on staff and patients and the community.
Results obtained in May 2021:
- Generate reliable, sustainable and clean energy to maintain access to high standard of care for patients
- Reduction of the energy costs (electricity and diesel)
- Set up of a Steering committee
- Structure Reinforcement works completed
- Successfully installation of the solar system
- Training conducted
- Providing a better healthcare to 1 million users per year
- Execution rate: 100%
Impact (results)
A2E Fund - Program
This is one of the projects supported by the A2E Fund. Learn more about this program here.
