The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to improve maternal and newborn health through strengthened strategic partnerships, a key priority in its Universal Health Coverage agenda.

• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Jhpiego President and CEO, Dr. Allyson Bear, to discuss collaboration on the "Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere" agenda.
• Priority areas for accelerated action include addressing maternal hemorrhage, enhancing healthcare worker skills, and improving access to appropriate technologies.
• The partnership will align Jhpiego's programs with the government's priorities, focusing initially on 18 priority counties and integrating interventions with HIV and family-planning services.