Baitulmal Kenya has donated medical equipment and supported specialised training for health workers at Wajir County Referral Hospital to strengthen maternal and newborn care services.
The support, delivered in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Every Pregnancy, includes five delivery beds fitted with safety rails, five baby cots, an electric suction machine, and a high-powered LED examination light.
The intervention targets gaps in emergency response and safe delivery at the county’s main referral facility.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Baitulmal Kenya Communications Officer Issadin Hajji said the donation addressed critical gaps in maternal health care.
“These are essential items that the maternity unit needed most, and they will enhance the capacity of medical staff to deliver services more effectively,” said Hajji.
He added that Baitulmal Kenya also conducted a five-day clinical training for nurses, focusing on emergency response and safe delivery practices to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
“Beyond equipment, strengthening the skills of health workers is key to improving care, especially in challenging environments,” he said, noting that Baitulmal has continued to support health, education, and water projects in Wajir County.
Wajir County Medical Services Representative Hassan Abass said the donation would enhance the county’s efforts to improve maternal and newborn health.
“The delivery beds, baby cots, suction machine, and examination light are critical for our maternity and newborn units,” said Abass.
He noted that Wajir County has over 176 health facilities, many of which face equipment and staffing constraints.
“This support complements the county government’s ongoing investments and strengthens our capacity to provide safe delivery services,” he added.
By Hamdi Buthul
