Health experts are urging Kenya to rapidly implement and scale up Obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound (OPOCUS) technology to drastically reduce preventable maternal deaths.

• Kenya records an estimated 5,000 maternal deaths annually, largely due to delayed identification of high-risk pregnancies.
• Key players advocating for this change include policymakers, regulators, and health practitioners from organizations like PATH and the Center for Public Health and Development.
• The technology allows nurses, midwives, and primary healthcare providers to conduct early risk detection at the point of care, especially crucial for women in underserved rural areas.