Pumwani Maternity Hospital embraces Social Health Authority services

Pumwani Maternity Referral Hospital has made significant strides in integrating Social Health Authority (SHA) services, enhancing patient access to vital healthcare.

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa, along with Director General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth as well as other officials, on Thursday reviewed the ongoing implementation of SHA services.

Nairobi County Health CECM Suzanne SIlantoi highlighted Pumwani’s full adoption of SHA services, while the hospital CEO Christine Kiteshuo shared that October saw the facility’s highest delivery count for the year with 1,700 births recorded.

Pumwani plays a critical role in supporting maternal and child health in Nairobi County, handling approximately 20,000 deliveries annually.

Since the SHA rollout on October 1, Pumwani has registered 970 mothers, increasing access to essential maternity and neonatal care.

Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are actively working to boost enrollment and expand SHA’s reach to more mothers.

Mothers interviewed expressed satisfaction with the SHA services, reflecting Pumwani’s commitment to quality care.

With the continued rollout of SHA, Pumwani solidifies its leadership in maternity and neonatal services, advancing accessible healthcare for Nairobi’s mothers and children.