Ruto: Billions invested to strengthen maternal healthcare
President says Chebunyo Mother and Baby Hospital becomes part of a wider national drive to expand access to specialised maternal and neonatal services. The post Ruto: Billions invested to strengthen maternal healthcare appeared first on KBC Digital .
President William Ruto announced significant investments by his administration to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare in Kenya. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Chebunyo Amsons Mother and Baby Hospital in Bomet County, Ruto detailed billions of shillings in additional funding, expanded emergency services, and the recruitment of 5,000 nurses and midwives.
The investments are part of a national effort to address gaps in access to quality healthcare, particularly for pregnant women and newborns, with an additional KSh4 billion allocated through the Social Health Authority (SHA), KSh1 billion for maternal and newborn commodities, and KSh2.5 billion for family planning services. The Chebunyo facility, a modern Level 4 hospital with 200 to 250 beds, will offer specialized maternity and neonatal care services to bring advanced healthcare closer to communities in Bomet and surrounding areas.
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