Mombasa County is set to introduce a comprehensive nutrition support program for pregnant women as part of efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

The initiative, announced by Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, will provide expectant mothers with nutritional assistance aimed at reducing pregnancy-related complications and enhancing the chances of safe deliveries and healthy births.

The county plans to utilize its recently digitized healthcare infrastructure to identify eligible beneficiaries, track maternal health indicators and streamline the delivery of services across healthcare facilities.

The planned intervention aligns with Governor Nassir's emphasis on preventive healthcare and social protection, areas that have increasingly become central to the county's health agenda.

County officials say the program will complement ongoing health sector reforms and reinforce Mombasa's reputation as a leader in adopting innovative and patient-centered healthcare systems.

By addressing nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy, the initiative is expected to improve the overall health of mothers and newborns while contributing to better long-term health outcomes.