Still births and high child mortality rates in West Pokot has been blamed on home deliveries and delay by expectant mothers to access health facilities.
However, Saving Mothers Founder and President Dr. Tara Shirazian says the organization will partner with the County Government of West Pokot to ensure a reduced child death incidents through enhancing accessibility to medical services by expectant mothers.
Dr. Shirazian was speaking during a thanks giving fete hosted by West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin as a sign of appreciation to the Saving Mothers doctors at the Governor’s residence, Wednesday evening.
The Saving Mothers doctors led by Ob/Gyn doctors Dr. Tara Shirazian and Dr. Charles Ascher-Walsh have been conducting a five-day Free Gynecology Surgery Medical Camp (3rd-7th, October 2022) at Kapenguria Referral Hospital.
The camp was offering ultrasound scans, surgeries to remove fibroids, fistula reconstructive surgeries and prolapse repairs.
As at Wednesday evening, 21 women had undergone various surgeries and by Friday, close to 40 are expected to receive reproductive health care.
Governor Kachapin expressed his gratitude to the team of doctors for the great impact their services have had on many women across the county. He assured them of his unwavering commitment to transforming the health sector, and specifically contribute towards reduction of maternal mortality.
Further, he pointed out that he will see to it that there is prudent use of resources at the health department and capacity build personnel to enhance provision of healthcare services.
On his part, West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle noted that collaboration with partners is crucial, especially in the health sector.
Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Ruto Nang’ole, Augustine Loria and Antonette Kipar- Local Coordinators, Saving Mothers, personnel from Health Department and other county officials.
