By Matthew Mwenda Every Mashujaa Day, we are reminded to honor the heroes who built this nation. We think of the freedom fighters, the leaders, and the names carved into monuments. Today I want to honor two heroes whose monument is not made of stone. It is made of brick, light, and the first cry […]

Mother & Child Hospital has announced a partnership with Ruphasoft, a Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) provider. The partnership aligns the hospital with the government’s compliance requirements on the Social Health Authority (SHA) and supports a better experience for patients. Why we’re making this move Kenya’s health sector is moving to digital systems, and SHA […]

Dear Parent or Guardian, We know the look on a 7-year-old’s face when they’re told they can’t come in to see Mama and the new baby. We’ve seen it many times. And we want you to know: this rule exists entirely because of love. Why Children Under 10 Are Restricted Young children are exceptional at […]

If you’ve ever arrived at Mother & Child Hospital outside visiting hours and been turned away, this article is for you. We want to explain — not just inform — why our schedule exists. The Three Windows Our visiting hours are: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM, 12 Noon–2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. These aren’t arbitrary slots. […]

There is a photograph that has haunted me for weeks. A young nurse – barely two years out of training – sits on a plastic chair outside a rural dispensary. Her uniform is torn. Her lip is split. In her hand, she still clutches the stethoscope she was using moments before a patient’s relative knocked […]