County governments have received Sh19.1 billion from the World Bank, Danida and Jaica for implementing a transformative health system project focused on reducing maternal and neonatal deaths. The remaining 11 per cent will be used to strengthen health systems initiatives and programme management,” Dr William Muraah said. Muraah said the formula used to disburse the funds will be pegged on the needs of the counties, stressing that counties that have poor indicators of maternal and neonatal deaths will be given more funds. For counties to receive conditional grants, they will first sign a memorandum of understating with the World Bank and the Council of Governors, which binds them to policies stipulated in getting the cash. “By the end of June, we will have completed the expenditure and funds of the first year given to us.

Source: The Star April 13, 2017 20:26 UTC