Maryanne W. Waweru

"Tomorrow, I lose my uterus" Ladies, if you have #fibroids and are exploring relief options, then read this Kenyan mom's journey of heavy menses, pain, anaemia, and herbal remedies. 👇 #MummyTales mummytales.com/hysterectomy-s…

After years of #fibroids, heavy bleeding and #anaemia, this Kenyan mum shares her fears on the night before surgery to finally have her #uterus removed. Read her story 🔗 mummytales.com/hysterectomy-s… 📩 Share yours: maryanne@mummytales.com #Hysterectomy #WomensHealth #Motherhood

#NewPost: This is the story of a Kenyan mom, 37, preparing to have her #uterus removed tomorrow. On the eve of the surgery, she opens up about the fears, questions, struggles, doubts and thoughts going through her mind. Read her #hysterectomy journey 👇 mummytales.com/hysterectomy-s…

4/ Lin's family has questioned how such a tragedy could happen to a staff member under the care of fellow employees, adding that if this could happen to one of their own, then the public had every reason to fear for outsiders. Read the full story: radio47.fm/features/human…

3/ During the postmortem, the family says nearly five litres of blood were drawn from the uterus evidence they believe points to severe internal bleeding that should have been detected and managed in time. Her twin boys survived and are in the nursery. #WanjikuKumbukumbu

1/ Lin Okoth, 31, walked into #Kisumu County Referral Hospital last week, prepared for a planned Caesarean section to deliver her twins. She was not a stranger to the facility. She was a staff member who trusted that in the hands of colleagues, she and her babies would be safe.

'How a basic anti-shock cloth saved mother on brink of death in #Baringo.' We lose far too many mothers from post-partum haemorrhage (#PPH) on a daily basis in Kenya. Glad to read this story that involves the dedicated efforts of nurse Fredrick Kipsang. standardmedia.co.ke/health-science…

Have you ever wondered what happens to people after they are deported back home? I recently read #Deportee by Wanjiku Gitagia and it shed light on the realities of deportation, reintegration, identity, and belonging. Read my interview with Wanjiku here 👇 mummytales.com/deportee-wanji…

Kenyan moms on TikTok recently shared what they paid to give birth in Kenyan hospitals. From Sh 100 to Sh 420,000. Is #safemotherhood becoming a luxury? Why the preference for private hospitals? Read my thoughts 👇 mummytales.com/cost-of-giving… #MotherhoodInKenya #MaternalHealth

I recently watched Kenyan mothers on TikTok share how much they paid to give birth in Kenyan hospitals across the country, and the numbers stayed with me. Some paid as little as Sh 100 while others paid hundreds of thousands. I've written about it here👇 mummytales.com/cost-of-giving…

The new framework also mandates audits for every reported death within seven days. These reviews will assess how each case was handled at the facility, sub-county, county, and national levels, while an action tracker will ensure facilities implement recommended changes. #maternal

Now, health facilities must notify authorities of any maternal or newborn death within 24 hours through a digital Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (#MPDSR) platform. The system replaces the current monthly paper-based reporting. 👉 mummytales.com/?s=kumbukumbu

A silent crisis unfolding in #maternity wards and homes across Kenya is prompting a major policy shift, with the government moving to ensure every maternal and newborn death is reported within hours and reviewed within days to curb preventable losses. 👇 eastleighvoice.co.ke/health/321247/…

4/ CEBA was designed to address a long-standing challenge between health data and policy action. It focused on using locally generated data to advocate for stronger investment in Primary Health Care and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition.

3/ The playbook captures lessons from four years of implementing the CEBA project and provides a step-by-step framework for advocacy initiatives that use health data to influence decision-making and strengthen primary health care systems.

1/ Kenyan policymakers, health professionals and researchers have launched an advocacy toolkit aimed at strengthening the use of evidence and data in shaping health policy and resource allocation; the Championing Evidence-Based Advocacy (CEBA) Playbook. healthbusiness.co.ke/10029/kenya-la…

Many women discover they have fibroids when trying to get pregnant and one of their fears usually is: “Will fibroids stop me from having a baby?” Some conceive easily with #fibroids, while others struggle. If you’ve ever dealt with fibroids, what was your experience? (you can DM)

For five years for Marie Otshumba and seven years for Aimérance Yema, the dream of #motherhood turned into a repeated cycle of grief and despair. Beyond the physical pain, these childless years exposed them to intense social pressure and emotional trauma. umnews.org/en/news/des-so…