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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
September 12, 2026
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Ruto: Billions invested to strengthen maternal healthcare

President William Ruto has outlined a raft of investments by his administration in maternal and newborn healthcare, including billions of shillings in additional funding, expanded emergency services, and the recruitment of 5,000 nurses and midwives. The head of state said the mea..
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President William Ruto has announced significant government investments, totaling billions of shillings, aimed at bolstering maternal and newborn healthcare services across Kenya.
- Ksh. 4 billion allocated through the Social Health Authority (SHA) to cover pregnant women, plus additional funding for commodities and family planning.
- The initiative includes the recruitment and deployment of 5,000 nurses and midwives nationwide.
- These measures are part of a broader strategy to address critical gaps in healthcare access, particularly for expectant mothers and newborns, highlighted by the foundation stone laying of the Chebunyo Amsons Mother and Baby Hospital in Bomet County.
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