Strengthening Maternal Health Through Group Antenatal Care in Siaya County
Every pregnancy deserves quality care, accurate information, and a supportive environment that empowers mothers to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their babies.
Through the Uzazi Salama Project, Help REACH Africa (HERA) is working with Siaya County to strengthen Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC), an innovative service delivery model that combines clinical care, health education, and peer support for pregnant women.
Improving the Pregnancy Experience
Traditional antenatal care often focuses on one-on-one consultations between healthcare providers and expectant mothers. Group Antenatal Care builds on this model by bringing women with similar pregnancy timelines together to receive care, share experiences, and learn from one another.
This approach creates opportunities for stronger social support networks while improving access to maternal health information.
Strengthening Healthcare Provider Capacity
A key component of the Uzazi Salama Project has been strengthening the capacity of healthcare providers to effectively deliver Group Antenatal Care services.
Healthcare providers from ten health facilities were trained on Group Antenatal Care approaches and supported through mentorship and supportive supervision visits to strengthen implementation at facility level.
The project has also worked closely with county health leadership and facility teams to promote ownership and sustainability.
Early Progress
Supportive supervision visits conducted during the rollout phase demonstrated encouraging progress in the adoption of Group Antenatal Care across participating facilities.
Healthcare providers reported increased confidence in facilitating group sessions, while pregnant women actively participated in discussions on maternal health, birth preparedness, nutrition, and newborn care.
Looking Ahead
HERA remains committed to supporting innovative maternal health approaches that improve the quality of care and contribute to better maternal and newborn health outcomes.
By strengthening provider capacity and promoting peer-supported learning, the Uzazi Salama Project is helping create healthier futures for mothers and their families.
