• 28 May 2026: the President launched the Kenya EWENE Acceleration Plan 2026–2028 and the 6-month Rapid Results Initiative
  • Emergency hotline: 0800 722 023 — Free, 24/7
  • Rapid Results Initiative: 28 May – 28 November 2026, with extra support for 26 high-burden counties
  • RRI target: 15% fewer maternal deaths, newborn deaths and stillbirths in health facilities in the 26 counties
  • KES 5 billion a year for SHA cover for mothers who cannot afford it
  • 900 health workers to be trained in emergency obstetric and newborn care across the 26 RRI counties
  • 1.5 million doses of heat-stable carbetocin to be procured to prevent heavy bleeding after birth
  • Half of maternal deaths involve danger signs not recognised in time — know the signs
  • 2028 goal: maternal deaths down from 355 to 140 or fewer per 100,000 live births
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Stories From the Field

Explore visuals from counties, facilities, and community action that reflect ongoing EWENE implementation.

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