Kenyan President William Ruto has called for increased collaboration to end maternal deaths during a high-level event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Speaking at the Global Leaders Network gathering on Tuesday, Dr Ruto emphasised the need for a multi-sectoral approach to reduce mortality rates in Africa. He highlighted Kenya’s innovative model of deploying Community Health Promoters (CHPs) as a key strategy.
“In Kenya, we have deployed Community Health Promoters to deliver crucial medical care directly to the grassroots, ensuring the well-being of women, children and other vulnerable groups for a sustainable future,” Dr Ruto said.
The CHPs programme aims to provide essential medical services at the local level, with a focus on significantly reducing mortality rates among women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Dr Ruto stressed that quality healthcare, education, and community support are all crucial elements in addressing mortality rates across the continent.
The event, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, brought together various African leaders to discuss strategies for securing the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents. President Joseph Boakai of Liberia and Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa of Tanzania were among the attendees.
As world leaders gather for the UN’s Summit for the Future, this side event seeks to galvanise political will and promote collaborative efforts to achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
