The Kamayagi community in Gacigongo, Mwingi North, Kitui County, faces significant maternal and neonatal health challenges. The maternal mortality rate is 5 per 100 live births, while neonatal mortality stands at 10 per 100 live births. Birth-related complications occur in 7% of all births, and 50% of deliveries happen at home. Access to proper healthcare is difficult as the nearest maternal health facility is more than 20 kilometers away.

The objective of this project is to construct a maternal and child health unit at Kamayagi Dispensary, to provide essential services such as deliveries, immunizations, and postpartum care. Reducing home births, reducing birth-related complications, lowering mother and newborn death rates, and bringing healthcare facilities closer to my community.

The proposed maternal and child health unit will include a delivery room, an immunization room, a postpartum unit, and a washroom, with a total bed capacity of 10. The facility will cover an area of 27ft by 30ft. It will serve over 850 households, providing critical maternal and child healthcare services.

Desired Outcomes:
– A reduction in maternal mortality from 5 to 1 per 100 live births within two years.
– A reduction in neonatal mortality from 10 to 5 per 100 live births within two years .
– A decrease in home deliveries from 50% to 20%.
– A reduction in the distance to maternal healthcare services from 20 kilometers to less than 5 kilometers.

Contact:
Ms. Nelly Ndenya,
Partnerships & Philanthropy Officer at CorpsAfrica/Kenya
M: (+254)717769623 | email: [email protected]