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Theatre of hope: How silent Tana River ward came alive to save lives
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (83+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Theatre of hope: How silent Tana River ward came alive to save lives The Intercounty Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response team, with the Council of Governors Health Secretariat. [Eunice Omollo, Standard] On a humid Thursday…...
Companies must look beyond profit motive
2+ week, 2+ day ago (507+ words) But there comes a time when corporations must look beyond the profit motive and play a greater role in society's well-being. They must step up and tackle societal problems as much as they are chasing profits. A couple of Kenyan…...
Top bank chiefs reap millions in pay and perks on bumper profits
2+ week, 2+ day ago (75+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Top bank chiefs reap millions in pay and perks on bumper profits While much of corporate Kenya struggled through a year of stubborn inflation, muted consumer demand, and geopolitical aftershocks, a handful of banking chiefs turned crisis…...
Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward Summit - The Standard
2+ week, 2+ day ago (204+ words) Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward Summit'standardmedia. co. ke Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward Summit Nairobi is increasingly positioning itself as a key global convening hub, with…...
Faith actors seek to address gaps in teen pregnancy, maternal and child health
3+ week, 1+ day ago (532+ words) From left: Sheikh Ibrahim Lethome, Gender PS Anne Wang'ombe and Kilifi Deputy Governor Flora Mbetsa Chibule during interfaith declaration on family health and wellbeing in Kenya. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] In a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between faith communities and…...
Maternal Health Improvements
3+ week, 2+ day ago (37+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Kajiado county boosts maternal care with expansion of newborn unit What kind of stories would you like to read? Pick your favourite topics below for a tailor made homepage just for you...
UNICEF-Migori county partnership to enhance maternal and child health services
3+ week, 6+ day ago (113+ words) standardmedia. co. ke UNICEF-Migori county partnership to enhance maternal and child health services Migori County Government, in collaboration with the Office of the Woman Representative and the UNICEF, has launched an ambitious plan to enhance maternal and child health services....
Homa Bay, Garisa, Kwale and Mandera counties worst to be a new mother
4+ week, 1+ day ago (107+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Homa Bay, Garisa, Kwale and Mandera counties worst to be a new mother Recent data from the Ministry of Health shows that 26 counties have been flagged for high maternal mortality rates, far exceeding the national average of…...
Sh5 million Maternal Kits to help reduce maternal deaths
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (197+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Sh5 million Maternal Kits to help reduce maternal deaths Migori County government, in partnership with Lwala Community Alliance (Lwala), has launched the deployment of life-saving 31 Midwife Kits worth Sh5 million to health facilities across the county with an aim…...
How US plans to support Kenya's maternal care
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) At least 175 health facilities in 31 counties have received essential maternal and newborn care equipment, in a move aimed at boosting hospitals" capacity to manage childbirth complications and critical early-life emergencies. The Sh50. 9 million initiative includes 143 neonatal warmers to help maintain body…...