Nairobi County Renews Contract With Mamalink To Provide Emergency Medical Services To Mothers

• Suzanne Silantoi, Nairobi County’s CECM for Health, Wellness, and Nutrition, said the county was committed to providing quality healthcare
• She said the extension of the MoU with Rescue.co highlights the county's commitment to enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes,
• Mamalink is a public-private partnership that provides free emergency medical services to mothers and neonates

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The Nairobi county government has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rescue.co regarding the Mamalink initiative.

What Suzanne Silantoi said about Mamalink

On Thursday, August 29, Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration extended the MoU for the initiative, which ensures mothers and newborns have access to emergency medical services for a further year.

Suzanne Silantoi, Nairobi County’s CECM for Health, Wellness, and Nutrition, said Mamalink's success shows the power of innovative ventures between the county and the private sector.

“Success of Mamalink demonstrates the power of innovative ventures between Nairobi County and rescue.co. Through the delivery of emergency services, we are ensuring that every mother and newborn in Nairobi has access to the care they need. This is line with Governor Sakaja’s vison to transform the health sector and give the people of Nairobi dignified medical services," Silantoi said.

For her part, head of government relations at Rescue.co, Vicky Kaigai, said the renewal of the MoU signifies their commitment to supporting the county in providing critical services to the residents.

“The renewed MOU signifies a deeper collaboration between Nairobi City County Government and Rescue.co. We are committed to supporting Nairobi and other counties as they enhance their emergency services capabilities, ensuring that critical services are accessible to all mothers and neonates and ultimately all Kenyans," Kaigai said.

What is the Mamalink initiative?

Mamalink is a public-private partnership that provides free emergency medical services to mothers and neonates across Nairobi county.

It ensures that every mother and newborn receives timely, quality care.

Silantoi said the extension of the MoU highlights the county's commitment to enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes, emphasising the vital role that emergency and referral services play in achieving these objectives.

The county Health CEC said since its launch in May 2023, the Mamalink initiative has been effective in improving maternal and neonatal health in the county.

To date it has provided timely emergency care to over 8,800 mothers and newborns, with an average response time of just 14 minutes

Rescue. co leverages technology to provide real-time, faster emergency referrals for mothers and neonates.

What Johnson Sakaja said about reforming healthcare

In related news, Sakaja vowed to continue reforming the county's healthcare system to benefit the residents

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke on Tuesday, August 27, Sakaja expressed confidence that his two-year radical plan to transform healthcare was bearing fruits.

Sakaja, who identified healthcare as a key cog in his delivery charter to city residents, said he had ensured the continued flow of medical supplies and commodities to health facilities.

The Nairobi governor pointed out the recent unveiling of a 548-bed Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital in Korogocho, which he said is the largest healthcare facility in the county.

Sakaja reaffirmed his commitment to transforming and modernising health facilities to provide affordable and dignified healthcare services

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke