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Gov’t rolls out free transport to hospital for women with pregnancy related emergencies

One of the ambulances donated by the private sector to help in the fight of Covid-19 (Omondi Onyango, Standard)

Expectant mothers in Kenya can now get to the hospital for any pregnancy related emergency for free. Wheels for Life, a product by the Ministry of Health, now offers free transportation for pregnant women in cases of emergency during curfew hours.

To get the service, applicable during the 7pm to 5 am curfew period, those in need can call 1196 toll free. Other than transportation to a hospital, the service also allows those with pregnancy emergencies to consult doctors for free.

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