The International Centre for Reproductive Health – Kenya (ICRHK), in partnership with the Kitui County Ministry of Health and Sanitation, has launched a robust initiative to enhance the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal deaths.
The initiative seeks to improve access to effective but underutilized medications, including heat-stable carbetocin for PPH prevention and Tranexamic Acid (TXA) for treatment. These life-saving drugs are expected to play a crucial role in managing excessive bleeding after childbirth, especially in resource-limited settings.
As part of the initiative, targeted capacity-building trainings were held at Kitui County Referral Hospital and Mwingi Level IV Hospital. Healthcare workers from various facilities across the county were trained on early detection and timely management of PPH. The sessions incorporated key elements of the Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) package, equipping providers with practical skills to handle obstetric emergencies more effectively.
To reinforce hands-on learning, the Ministry of Health also received five Mama Natalie simulation kits — innovative training tools that allow practitioners to simulate real-life maternal emergencies and refine their response in a safe, controlled environment.
Speaking during one of the training sessions, Christine Sammy, Kitui County’s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Coordinator, hailed the project as a timely and impactful intervention.
“This initiative will go a long way in reducing maternal mortality by ensuring our healthcare providers are well-prepared and equipped to respond to childbirth complications, especially postpartum hemorrhage,” she said.
The ICRHK-Ministry partnership underscores a shared commitment to strengthening maternal health systems and ensuring safer childbirth experiences for women in Kitui County.
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