Dissemination workshop for the COVID-19 and Kenyan Health system project

Under WP1 on maternal health, we held a dissemination workshop on the Effect of COVID-19 on maternal health-seeking behavior and maternal health services.

UiO researcher Cynthia Wangamati presenting at conference

The workshop was conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, at Ngong Hill Hotel on 05.03.2025.

Constants at the Covid-19 dissimination workshop NairobiIn attendance were the Dagoretti North and South Sub-County Ministry of Health officials, Sub-County public health nurses, sub-county community health services team, health providers, community health assistants, and community health promoters working in Riruta Health Center, Waithaka Health Center, Mutuini sub-county Hospital, and Statehouse dispensary.

Some of the recommendations emphasized were:

  • The need for data on maternal mortality and morbidity during Covid-19 pandemic
  • The need for motivation of health providers and recognition of their efforts
  • Misinformation and disinformation, and the need for communication protocols
  • Community sensitization during pandemics
  • Prioritization of maternal health services during pandemics
  • Need for improved quality of care
  • Psychosocial support for health providers during pandemics
Constants at the Covid-19 dissimination workshop Nairobi
Constants at the Covid-19 dissimination workshop Nairobi
Constants at the Covid-19 dissimination workshop Nairobi

 

Published Mar. 21, 2025 1:43 PM - Last modified Oct. 23, 2025 1:44 PM