Overview
Launched in 2023, the Murang'a County Maternal Health Support Program aims to enhance maternal and infant health by encouraging expectant mothers to utilize antenatal and hospital delivery services. The program provides financial incentives to pregnant women, offering Ksh 1,000 during their seventh month of pregnancy to facilitate travel to health facilities, and an additional Ksh 2,000 upon delivery to assist with transportation back home. This initiative addresses financial barriers that previously led to a significant number of home births, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
The program offers Ksh 1,000 during the seventh month of pregnancy to facilitate travel to health facilities for antenatal care and an additional Ksh 2,000 upon delivery to assist with transportation back home.
The initiative has significantly increased hospital deliveries by reducing financial barriers, leading to a decrease in maternal and infant mortality rates.
The county government has purchased 12 new incubators to enhance pediatric care as part of the Maternal Health Support Program.
By providing financial incentives for antenatal visits and delivery, the program motivates expectant mothers to seek necessary medical care, promoting healthier outcomes for both mothers and infants.
Since its inception, over 4,000 new mothers have benefited from the program, leading to a notable increase in hospital deliveries. The county has also invested in healthcare infrastructure by acquiring 12 new incubators to enhance pediatric care. These efforts collectively contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes in the region.