Governors Launch Health Initiatives Amid Funding Cuts and SHA Opposition - November 2025
The Council of Governors has revealed a new strategy aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes and reducing mortality rates across Kenya. This initiative addresses the challenge of an estimated 134,000 babies born prematurely annually, which leads to 33,600 newborn deaths each year from related complications. Separately, Governors are appealing to the Ministry of Health to reconsider its decision to cut funding for dispensaries, a move that could severely impact primary healthcare services. Concurrently, teachers in Nairobi are opposing a government plan to transition them to a new social health authority scheme as part of national healthcare reforms.
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134,000 babies are born prematurely every year in Kenya
Kenya faces a significant challenge with premature births, with an estimated 134,000 babies born prematurely annually. This leads to a high neonatal mortality rate, with 33,600 newborns dying each year from related complications.
Nairobi teachers oppose govt plan to switch them to social health authority scheme
Teachers in Nairobi are opposing a government plan to transition them to a new social health authority scheme. This development comes as Kenya's news outlets cover ongoing discussions surrounding national healthcare reforms.
Governors Urge Ministry of Health to Rethink Funding Cuts to Dispensaries
Governors across Kenya are appealing to the Ministry of Health to reconsider its decision to cut funding for dispensaries. This move could severely impact primary healthcare services at the local level.