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Health ministry in new campaign to cut maternal risks for mothers

Kakamega county first lady Prof Janet Kasili and Idakho North MCA Gladys Omukongolo cuts the cake to mark World contraception day at Mumias East medical training center in Mumias East on September 26, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The Ministry of Health is advocating for an increased uptake of postpartum family planning products.

Janet Angote, the Kakamega County Health Reproductive Coordinator, said providing a woman with postpartum contraception immediately ensures she can initiate the method before her first ovulation.

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