{"id":6608,"date":"2024-02-09T22:02:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=6608"},"modified":"2024-02-09T22:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:02:36","slug":"county-set-to-receive-incubators-and-baby-blankets-from-okoa-malaika-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/county-set-to-receive-incubators-and-baby-blankets-from-okoa-malaika-program","title":{"rendered":"COUNTY SET TO RECEIVE INCUBATORS AND BABY BLANKETS FROM OKOA MALAIKA PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief Officers, Dr. Paul Wangwe (Promotive and Preventive Health) together with Dr. Joyce Sang (Clinical Services), hosted a representative from Mudavadi Memorial Foundation Trust Fund and another from the Ushiriki Wema Initiative at CECM Office to plan an upcoming event scheduled for 8th March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>During the event, it was disclosed that Uasin Gishu County will receive incubators to support pre-term babies and improve the neonatal care services offered in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okoa Malaika is a program that was launched by the Ushiriki Wema Initiative, in collaboration with the Mudavadi Trust Fund to provide pre-term aid to newborns across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program involves the distribution of incubators and baby blankets to healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Wangwe expressed the importance of the Okoa Malaika program in saving the lives of pre-term babies in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"488\" data-id=\"6609\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.36_ca98cd79.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.36_ca98cd79.png 575w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.36_ca98cd79-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"613\" data-id=\"6611\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.37_925735f7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.37_925735f7.png 736w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.37_925735f7-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He highlighted the need for specialized equipment, such as incubators, to provide the necessary care and support to these vulnerable newborns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The initiative will not only enhance the healthcare services available but also contribute to reducing the infant mortality rate in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, set to take place on 8th March, will feature the presence of Tesi Mudavadi, the spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"613\" data-id=\"6610\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.35_22de1ae0.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.35_22de1ae0.png 707w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-09-at-21.04.35_22de1ae0-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, six other selected counties will also attend the event, further expanding the reach and impact of the Okoa Malaika program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Joyce Sang emphasized the 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