Garissa governor launches mother and child hospital to combat maternal mortality

At the groundbreaking event for Garissa County Referral Hospital, Governor Nathif Jama revealed plans for a state-of-the-art facility with more than 400 beds. This hospital will cater to Garissa, as well as the entire Northern Kenya region, nearby counties, and even Somalia. Governor Jama shared statistics indicating a significant improvement in maternal mortality rates from 2013 to 2018, crediting devolution for this progress. He expressed confidence that the new hospital will further decrease these numbers upon its…