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February 23, 2026
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MoH unveils special team in renewed push to end maternal, newborn deaths
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the launch of three months of activism aimed at ending maternal and newborn deaths in the country. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Committee, the CS called on Kenyans..
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has launched a renewed push to end maternal and newborn deaths through a dedicated three-month activism campaign and the establishment of a special committee.
- The initiative aims to achieve zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths, tackling an annual toll of approximately 5,000 mothers and nearly 30,000 newborns.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the launch of the Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Committee.
- The campaign is part of Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda and will involve routine reviews of reported deaths to implement system reforms and address gaps in care.
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