By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: Britam starts a program to enhance care for expectant mothers
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > Metro > Britam starts a program to enhance care for expectant mothers
Metro

Britam starts a program to enhance care for expectant mothers

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: May 16, 2024 8:45 am
Ivy Irungu
1 year ago
Share
SHARE

In a concerted effort to combat the high maternal mortality rate in the country, Britam, in collaboration with Financial Sector Deepening Africa and Jacaranda Health, has launched the Lea Mama system. This Value Based Healthcare system aims to support expectant women from the time they discover their pregnancy up to six months post-birth.

During the launch, Britam Group CEO Tom Gitogo emphasized the pressing need to address the challenges facing maternal and neonatal healthcare in Kenya.

He stated, “Through the Britam Lea Mama initiative, we are committed to providing comprehensive support to pregnant women and newborns, ensuring they receive the care they need to thrive.”

The Lea Mama program encompasses several services, including prenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care, and newborn care. Gitogo outlined the program’s three main pillars: acting as a companion through pregnancy, offering prenatal and postnatal care tailored to the mother’s risk level, and providing value-added services and rewards such as transportation to the hospital and telehealth support.

A key component of the program is PROMPTS, an AI-enabled digital health service developed by Jacaranda Health. PROMPTS facilitates two-way SMS exchanges to empower pregnant women to seek timely and appropriate care. By tracking the pregnancy stage, tailored SMS messages encourage proactive care-seeking behaviors. Additionally, an AI-enabled helpdesk service is available to address inquiries and initiate rapid referrals for high-risk conditions.

READ MORE  Sh500 million abroad job fraud victims in Eldoret suspect arrested

To ensure the initiative’s success, Lea Mama will collect data on maternal and neonatal health indicators to track progress and make data-driven decisions. Healthcare providers will undergo extensive training sessions focusing on labor management, emergency recognition, and patient communication. Continuous monitoring of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction will be conducted to assess the program’s impact.

FSD Kenya CEO Tamara Cook emphasized the significance of this collaborative effort in achieving sustainable improvements in maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The initiative responds to the pressing need highlighted by recent statistics, aiming to meet the Sustainable Development Goals targets for maternal and neonatal mortality rates by 2030.

Man linked to Garissa University attack mastermind released on Ksh.2M bail
South African man who killed his wife and buried her decapitated body under bathtub is sentenced to life imprisonment
Police officer stabbed to death while attempting to arrest suspect at chang’aa den in Laikipia
Rose Njeri released on Ksh.100,000 bond
Residents of Garissa criticize Kenha, Kura, and Kera for their mediocre performance
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article Meg: 1998 bombing victims won’t probably get compensation
Next Article France will send troops to New Caledonia in response to disturbances
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Club World Cup: Messi playing with statues – Zlatan Ibrahimović defends Inter Miami captain
  • He will be a great coach – Wenger to meet ex-Arsenal captain, Fabregas
  • Eight arrested for alleged fertilizer theft during June 25 protests
  • Ex-police spokesman Owino claims hawker Boniface Kariuki abused the police before being shot
  • Motion filed to remove Kindiki, Murkomen from Roll of Advocates

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?