Mombasa County to unveil nutrition support for expectant mothers

According to the governor, the program, which will provide nutritious meals and dietary support to expectant mothers, is aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.

“Malnutrition is so high in Mombasa, and one of the concepts we want to put in place, but I refuse to start it until digitization process is on,” said Governor Nassir during a forum with the Kenya Association of Muslim Medical Practitioners. 

This is also aimed at reducing pregnancy-related complications to support healthier pregnancies and safer deliveries.

“By addressing nutritional needs during pregnancy, the county seeks to enhance the well-being of both mothers and their unborn children,” said the County Government.

Nassir adds that the initiative will leverage the county's newly digitized health system to identify beneficiaries, monitor maternal health indicators, and ensure efficient service delivery across health facilities.

“The upcoming initiative reflects the county government's commitment to building a healthier Mombasa by supporting vulnerable groups and ensuring that every mother has access to the care and nutrition needed for a safe and successful pregnancy,” said the Governor.

He further stated that the program is expected to complement ongoing healthcare reforms and further position Mombasa as a leader in innovative and people-centred healthcare delivery.

“In the same way we have been providing meals to our ECDE students, we have already finalize that we will provide meals to our secondary school students; then next we will be focusing on pregnant women, and I have already consulted some nutritionists”, he added.