Maternity,maternity services Stories

Governors decry Health Ministry’s move to deny maternity funds to dispensaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Since the start of the year, 924 women and nearly 10,000 newborns have died, highlighting the urgent need for accessible maternity services in all cou...

Inside El Fasher: A city under siege as hospitals and civilians face relentless attacks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

The UN Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights documented at least 53 civilians killed between October 5-8 alone in attacks across the El Fa...

Construction of 53-bed newborn unit at Mama Lucy Hospital set to ease congestion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The new Mama Lucy unit is expected to relieve pressure on overstretched facilities and ensure mothers and infants receive timely and quality care.

Nairobi hospitals fully absorb funds, boosting services in new health reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

This milestone reflects disciplined financial management and better service delivery at key hospitals, including Mbagathi, Mama Lucy, Pumwani, and Mam...

The harsh reality of maternity leave, breastfeeding challenges for Kenya’s informal workers
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 10, 2025

In Kenya, exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants under six months have stalled at around 60 per cent for the past decade—below the 70 per cent glob...

Private hospitals warn of health crisis after removal of maternity services in Level 2 and 3 facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The changes, eliminated maternity and inpatient bed allocations for all Level 2 hospitals, including those with functional maternity units, and for Le...

Call for equal paid parental leave as ILO reveals mothers get five months more leave than fathers
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 02, 2025

Recent reports suggest that this growing conversation is set to transform family policies and workplace culture across both public and private sectors...

Nairobi teen faces childbirth alone after being denied care for lacking ID, SHA
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 22, 2025

In a tiny room in Muthurwa, Nairobi, Auma prepares for motherhood alone—without baby clothes, a hospital bag, or any family support.

How Lamu County is succeeding in fight against maternal, newborn deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 21, 2025

Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...

Pumwani Maternity Hospital’s legacy of success that dates back to colonial days
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 27, 2024

It is equivalent to a provincial hospital in status and is reported to be the third busiest maternity hospital in Africa

Court dismisses Joy Nursing Home's application to lift suspension of its licenses
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 26, 2024

Justice Ngaah said none of the prayers sought can be granted because there is evidence of an inquiry before the suspension of the licenses.

Pumwani Hospital nurses prioritise critical maternity care amid doctor’s strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2024

For those deemed to be in urgent need, immediate assistance is provided by several nurses who are on duty.

Neglecting Malaria prevention leaves many at risk of infection
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 22, 2024

Mothers have continued to put their babies at risk of contracting the deadly disease despite awareness created by doctors and medical facilities which...

White elephant: Pumwani's proposed 300-bed capacity Nyayo wards lie in ruins 37 years later
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 07, 2024

It started as a garage before it evolved into a vibrant marketplace then faced closure in September 2023.

Eastleigh's festive feast choked by filth: Governor Sakaja, time to clean up your act
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 20, 2023

Eastleigh, a vibrant pulse of commerce known for its busy and bubbly streets and a shoppers haven, finds itself drowning in a tide of its own waste.

Pumwani Maternity Hospital receives Sh2 million equipment to boost maternal, newborn care
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 24, 2023

The ultrasound machine will be used in antenatal care to assess foetal development, gestational age, foetal position, and number of foetuses.

Eastleigh residents to benefit from newly launched Pumwani Mashinani program
Paul Aginnah  |  Nov 10, 2023

The Nairobi County government has embarked on a significant initiative to reclaim and repurpose the Pumwani Nyayo Wards, transforming them into a dedi...

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