She comes from Dandu village where, like most parts of Mandera, residents have lived for decades without immunisation or birth control. That is, about 3,795 deaths for every 100,000 live births, according to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. The pilot centre is situated in Dandu ward of Mandera, and its success could alter the way health services are rolled out in similar regions. Roba and 14 other governors from the 15 high-burden counties signed a communiqué in 2014 that formed the basis of their efforts to address maternal health and proper health services. In addition to the improvement of the facility, Philips has also supplied Outreach Kits that allow community health volunteers to extend basic health services into the community.

Source: The Star August 01, 2017 20:48 UTC