CS Health holds talks with Amsons on mother-and-baby hospitals plan
Nairobi, Kenya - - Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale held talks with a delegation from Amsons Group of Companies, led by Group Assistant Managing Director Mr. Ahmed Abdallah, on a proposed partnership to establish ten mother-and-baby hospitals across nine counties.
The engagement focused on a USD 40 million corporate social responsibility programme, “A Promise to Life,” aimed at supporting Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda by expanding access to maternal and newborn health services, particularly in underserved and high-burden regions.
Aligned to Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health and well-being, the initiative will be implemented in phases, beginning with three facilities under Phase I and scaling up through 2028. Once operational, each hospital is expected to handle at least 300 patients daily, significantly improving service delivery for mothers and newborns.
Hon. Duale noted that the project comes at a critical time, given persistent challenges in maternal and newborn outcomes, and emphasised its role in narrowing inequities in access to essential care across the country. He also highlighted ongoing health sector reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, Director of Nursing and Curative Services Dr. Andrew Toro, Amsons Project Lead Mr. Martin Kariuki, and other senior Ministry officials.