Bill to curb maternal, child deaths nears approval in Parliament

A Bill seeking to address maternal and child deaths is inching closer to approval by Parliament...

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A bill aimed at reducing maternal and child deaths in Kenya, the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill 2023, is nearing approval in Parliament.

The bill is currently at its second reading and is a priority as the National Assembly resumes sittings next week.
The proposal focuses on providing accessible and quality healthcare for pregnant women, newborns, and children up to 12 years old.
The Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale and Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga were recently seen at Afya House on August 25, 2025, denying claims about payments to nonexistent hospitals by the Social Health Authority (SHA).

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