Bill to curb maternal, child deaths nears approval in Parliament

The  Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale with Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga when the ministry denied that it has paid nonexistent hospitals in the Social Health Authority (SHA) payment claims while speaking at Afya House on August 25, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

A Bill seeking to address maternal and child deaths is inching closer to approval by Parliament.

The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill 2023, which is currently at the second reading, is a priority item as the National Assembly resumes sittings next week. The proposal, which focuses on pregnant women, newborns, and children up to 12 years, seeks to establish a framework for accessible and quality healthcare.