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Reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality

Rebecca's youngest son receives his measles vaccine in Kangataruk village

06 January 2023

Stopping the spread of measles during Kenya's worst drought

The threat of a measles outbreak is greater during droughts as children suffering from malnutrition have weaker immune systems

Elizabeth and her two of her six children walking towards their house

06 January 2023

Protecting children in refugee camps from measles

Leaving no child behind

Community Health Volunteers conduct under five height and weight monitoring

22 September 2022

Providing integrated outreach services in Marsabit County

Helping drought affected communities access essential health services

A teacher guides a student using a tablet

Young people call for greater focus on children’s issues

Young people share their views and call for stronger action on priority issues for children

A child is measured for malnutrition in Turkana.

Investing in Children is Smart Economics

Giving every child an equal chance to become a healthy and educated citizen

Maureen and her son Lucky

Premature babies given hope by the latest medical equipment

Improving outcomes for premature babies through specialised care

Garane with her son at the water kiosk.

General elections – why children matter

Services delivered by Government have an impact on children's well-being, safety and development

Alice Mwajuma and her two children

Healthcare close to communities delivers better health

Making essential health care accessible to all families at lower cost

Measles and rubella vaccine

Almost four million children to be vaccinated against measles and rubella in 22 counties

Currently, less than 50 percent of children in Kenya have received both recommended doses