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Originally published by KBC County NewsMarch 24, 2026
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Experts call for health systems efficiencies in Africa to address high mortalities
Health experts have raised concerns over the inefficiencies in the healthy systems in Africa alluding to it as a major contributor to high maternal and newborn deaths. Speaking during the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026 in Nairobi, the Director Gener..
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Health experts at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC 2026) in Nairobi are calling for increased efficiency in African health systems to combat high maternal and newborn mortality rates.
- Africa wastes 40% of its health expenditure due to inefficiencies like fraud, ghost workers, and poor planning, according to Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya.
- Key figures attending included Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who highlighted Kenya's strategies including the EWENE Acceleration Plan and Rapid Results Initiative (RRI).
- The conference, with over 1800 delegates from 87 countries, emphasized domestic financing and digital innovation as crucial solutions.
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