maternal and child health Stories

Kenya among 10 African countries to share Sh64.67 billion health fund to save lives of mothers, babies
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The fund aims to save the lives of 300,000 mothers and newborns and enhance the quality of care for 34 million mothers and babies by the year 2030.

Why your child is suddenly clingy and what it really means
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 27, 2025

Experts explain that ignoring a clingy child or allowing them to "cry it out" without providing comfort can have a lasting impact on their emotional d...

Funding crisis derails Sh7.2bn maternal and child healthcare programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The audit notes that counties were expected to contribute a combined Sh450 million for the 2023/24 financial year, but 12 counties did not provide Sh1...

Why your baby can get a UTI and how to prevent it
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

While there are other contributing factors, maintaining good hygiene and understanding the risks can significantly reduce the likelihood of a UT

Dental problems and cavities during breastfeeding: How moms are affected
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 19, 2025

From hormonal changes to the physical demands of breastfeeding, mothers may experience an increased risk of dental problems such as cavities, gum dise...

Why your children's diet could be affecting their sleep
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Sugar, can be a major disruptor of sleep, particularly when consumed before bedtime and can cause a spike in energy levels.

Restored smiles: The pleasant transformation that comes with cleft lip surgery
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 05, 2024

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in every 700 births is affected by cleft lip and palate.

WHO launches global dashboard to track child mortality and health
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 03, 2024

Each year, 4.9 million children under five die, with nearly half of these deaths occurring in the first month of life, hence the tool that will help p...

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