SportPesa Foundation has supported the Malava Sub-County Hospital and Shibwe Hospital, with equipment to enable women in Kakamega County to have access to safer delivery options and better care for newborn babies.
The equipment donation by the Foundation is part of the organizations’ support for maternal health care, which was launched a year ago.
“A year ago, we launched our Maternal health care support across the country in a bid to help women have access to clean, safe, well-equipped facilities. In the one year, we have seen the impact of this program and remain committed to mothers and future mothers of this country, especially in the rural areas.
As we have visited various counties we have seen the need for incubators and other equipment to assist in preserving the lives of the newborn, especially preterm babies,” said Milestone SportPesa Foundation Lead, Esther Kang’ethe.
SportPesa donated delivery beds, nebulizers, hospital beddings, suction machines, and baby cots among other equipment to the hospitals. The facilities are government-based and offer various services for the community.
Since March 2021 Milestone SportPesa has invested about Ksh10 million to support maternal health care in Bomet, Homa Bay, Kiambu, Meru, Nairobi, Narok, and Tharaka Nithi counties. The Foundation remains committed to supporting communities in areas of sports and education, maternal care, and ending period poverty by promoting menstrual hygiene projects.
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