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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 16, 2026
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Ministry Turns to Austria for Funding Amid Pressure on KNH Maternity Services

KNH recently reported rising maternity demand and mounting pressure on available beds and critical-care facilities as patient numbers continued to increase...
⨠Key Highlights
Kenya's Ministry of Health is seeking additional funding from Austria for the second phase of the KSh900 million Mother and Child-Our Future programme at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
- The initial phase, funded by Austria with ā¬6.4 million (KSh900 million), focused on specialized maternal and neonatal care equipment and training.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Austrian Health Minister Korinna Schumann in Vienna to discuss sustaining and expanding these gains.
- The renewed push follows recent public attention on infant mortality and capacity challenges at KNH, a key referral center for complex maternal and newborn cases.
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