Drive to Reduce Child Mortality Receives $65 Million Boost

May 8, 2020

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Drive to Reduce Child Mortality Receives $65 Million Boost

Nairobi, Kenya – Efforts to combat child mortality in Kenya have received a significant financial boost, with a new $65 million commitment from international donors aimed at strengthening healthcare services for children. The funds, part of a broader initiative to reduce preventable child deaths, will be directed toward improving access to quality medical care, immunizations, nutrition programs, and maternal health services in the country.

A Critical Need to Address Child Mortality

Despite progress in healthcare, child mortality remains a pressing concern in Kenya, with thousands of children under the age of five still succumbing to preventable causes such as malnutrition, pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, millions of children die before their fifth birthday each year, most from conditions that could be treated or prevented with basic healthcare interventions.

The $65 million investment is expected to accelerate Kenya’s efforts to improve child survival rates, particularly in remote and underserved areas, where access to healthcare is limited. According to the Ministry of Health, this initiative is a key part of Kenya’s commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.

Areas of Focus for the Funding

The newly allocated funds will target several critical areas in child healthcare:

  1. Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure: Part of the funding will be used to improve healthcare facilities in rural and urban areas, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary medical supplies and trained personnel to handle common childhood illnesses and emergencies.
  2. Immunization Programs: Immunization coverage in Kenya has faced challenges in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when routine vaccinations were disrupted. The funding will help revitalize and expand vaccination campaigns, ensuring that more children receive vaccines against diseases such as measles, polio, and tuberculosis.
  3. Nutrition Support: Malnutrition remains a major contributor to child mortality in Kenya, especially in drought-prone regions. The initiative will include programs to provide nutritional support to children and mothers, including distributing fortified foods and promoting breastfeeding in the first six months of life.
  4. Maternal Health Services
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