The introduction of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Pocus) is transforming maternal healthcare in Bungoma County.[Courtesy]
Maternal health remains a critical challenge in several counties across Kenya, and Bungoma is no exception. The county has, in the past, recorded preventable maternal deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth complications, often attributed by health experts to delayed diagnosis and limited access to timely specialised care.
However, a new medical innovation is now reshaping how maternal health services are delivered, offering renewed hope for expectant mothers and healthcare providers alike.
The introduction of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Pocus) is transforming maternal healthcare by enabling frontline health workers to quickly detect life-threatening conditions, make timely decisions, and initiate appropriate interventions, ultimately saving the lives of mothers and their babies.
Among those whose lives have been positively impacted is 37-year-old Lydia Chebet from Kapendo village in Mt Elgon Sub-county.
