Makueni county government implementing strategies to reduce maternal deaths - May 2026

The Makueni county government is prioritizing efforts to significantly reduce maternal and child mortality rates within the region through targeted strategies. Calls have been made for residents in Embakasi and Kasarani to register children living with disabilities, aiming to ensure these children receive necessary support and services. Government officials are being urged to increase financial allocations for people with disabilities due to significant challenges faced by parents in meeting their children's essential needs. Health services in Embu County are at risk of disruption following a seven-day strike notice issued by nurses.