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Global shortage of midwives = 3.5 million health workers. Kenya's contribution to that shortage cannot be solved without bold policy action, expanded training, better pay, rural deployment, and professional recognition. Policymakers: The time to act is #NOW.

It’s time to talk about the state of maternal and newborn Health in Kenya because the data paints a grim picture. Tonight, on @NationAfrica we host a crucial X-space discussion with the experts who are shaping policy and saving lives at the bedside and beyond. Join us from 7:30pm and let's deliberate on how to save lives at birth. #MaternalAndNewbornHealth #HealthyNation Link 🔗: x.com/i/spaces/1oxwb… @angienguku @Dimpled_Paed @JanetteKarimi @DrLauraKE @easali81 @nyarondia @amosgetanda @HellenShikandah @Wanja_Mbuthia

It is interesting to know who the Amish are and what they stand for.

It’s a pleasure to introduce the new President of the International Confederation of Midwives, Sandra Torres. @Kenyamidwives @world_midwives @UNFPAKen @MoiUniKenya Again, Congratulations Sandra.

UHURU DIRECTS that all teachers be vaccinated against Covid-19 irrespective of age; TSC boss Nancy Macharia says virus killed 15 tutors. #KCPEresults

The launch of a Stakeholders Workshop for development of BSc Midwifery and PhD Midwifery curricula by the Department of Midwifery in Moi University College of Health Sciences with support from @UNFPAKen

@gmikeke The voice is at another level

@TECNOMobile254 I need a Techno Winpad 10 Charger. Where can i get?

A mother is just a mother...God Bless this mama 😢😢 #KenyaAttack

I was glad to take part in a panel session to discuss “Safe Pregnancy” during the @MncahN 2nd AU International Conference on Maternal & Child Health @Safaripark_H. Midwifery led care will contribute to safe pregnancy & prevent maternal deaths. #EndMaternalChildDeaths #ICMNCH2018

As we think of the international day of the midwife, let's think universal health coverage and focus the lense on the midwife...a midwife is a primary health care providers.

For MNH care agenda to be realised, a midwife needs to be in the picture, be informed, be empowered, be knowledgeable, be updated on the current issues regarding the field.

The official launch of MAK Strategic Plan 2017-2022 during the 2nd Annual Scientific Conference.

In the old testament, whenever leader who truly feared God took charge, the people prospered. Kenya needs more of those #SupremeCourtDecides

These are great ladies. They planted a seed in Kenya that will live on. A wonderful reunion that… instagram.com/p/BVpkRQ3FlYZ/

With Frances Ganges, Former CEO of ICM. Once a midwife, always a midwife right? instagram.com/p/BVncZgtFtdj/

Privileged to pose with Prof Soo Downe- renowned Midwifery author and editor, during ICM2017 in… instagram.com/p/BVm1J13lJv4/

Just 1 week until @world_midwives kicks off the ICM Congress in Toronto. Don’t miss the coverage: bit.ly/ICMLiveSignUp #ICMLive