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

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...

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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 €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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