County Introduces App to Track Pregnancies

The app is also linked to healthcare workers in different hospitals who also track the progress of pregnant women in the county, a move aimed at reducing maternal deaths...

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The Kilifi County government has launched a digital maternity health tracking system, the Uzazi Salama app, to improve maternal healthcare and reduce pregnancy-related deaths, which currently stand at 532 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in the county.

The Uzazi Salama app helps pregnant women detect early complications and provides vital health information, especially for those in rural areas.
Healthcare workers in various hospitals are linked to the app to track the progress of pregnant women.
Factors contributing to high maternal mortality in Kilifi County include teenage pregnancies, limited access to quality health services, and preference for traditional birth attendants.
This initiative follows the Ministry of Health's plan to introduce a nationwide free ambulance service app, "The emergency chronic and critical illness fund," which would cover ambulance costs of approximately Ksh4,500 and initial hospital expenses.

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