Problem

Kenya has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with 594 deaths per 100,000 live births. The neonatal mortality rate is also high at 20.4 deaths per 1,000 live births. Many mothers and newborns do not receive the World Health Organisation recommended eight antenatal care (ANC) and four postnatal care (PNC) contacts. 

Solution

Spirit Health Foundation’s smart community health solution is helping protect mothers and newborns by equipping Health Centres and Community Health Promoters with Clinitouch to deliver ANC and PNC support directly in mothers’ homes. 

Using the Clinitouch platform, Community Health Promoters can identify health risks such as pre-eclampsia earlier and support timely referrals for preventive treatment and clinical care. The solution strengthens links between community-based care and health facilities, helping improve continuity of care for mothers and newborns throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Impact 

In progress.

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