Scaling Up Emergency Medical Transport for Mothers and Newborns
Scaling Up Emergency Medical Transport for Mothers and Newborns
Scaling Up Emergency Medical Transport for Mothers and Newborns
Scaling Up Emergency Medical Transport for Mothers and Newborns

Scaling Up Emergency Medical Transport for Mothers and Newborns

MoH News / Mon, 02/17/2025 - 20:24

 On Monday 17th February 2025, Global m-mama representative Mr. Lee Walls paid a courtesy call to Health Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Mlongo to discuss the rollout of an emergency medical transport system for pregnant mothers and newborns in need of urgent care. 

 The Cabinet approved the establishment of this system on 17th December 2024 as a critical intervention to reduce delays that contribute to maternal and newborn mortality.  

The Ministry of Health appreciates the support from partners, including Vodafone Foundation, M-Pesa Foundation, the British FCDO, Grand Challenges Canada, and other funders, for committing resources to this life-saving initiative. 

 The Government of Kenya has also committed KES 2.6 billion over three financial years to support the program. “With today’s discussions clearing the way, I am pleased to announce that the system will be fully operational by July 2025, benefiting 1.5 million mothers and 2 million children,” said the CS.