Kenya: Kenya, Beginnings Fund Sign Sh10.4bn Deal to Improve Maternal and Newborn Care
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has signed a five-year partnership with the Beginnings Fund to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 priority counties through an investment of USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion).
The Government of Kenya has signed a five-year agreement with the Beginnings Fund to enhance maternal and newborn healthcare services across 21 priority counties. The USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) investment aims to improve access to quality services in approximately 200 high-volume health facilities, benefiting an estimated 5.9 million women and newborns by 2031.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized that the partnership's success hinges on swift implementation rather than merely signing agreements. The Beginnings Fund's CEO, Alice Kang ethe, stated that the initiative will bolster Kenya's health system and support the government's maternal and newborn health priorities. This partnership aligns with various government initiatives, including the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere Acceleration Plan and Universal Health Coverage reforms.
Kenya joins several African countries, including Malawi, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Lesotho, and Nigeria, in launching a formal partnership under the Beginnings Fund, which is backed by a coalition of philanthropic organizations.
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