New 25‑year strategy sets sights on maternal and child health improvements

Health planners have unveiled a 25‑year framework to accelerate gains in maternal and child health, setting detailed milestones on reducing maternal mortality, expanding neonatal services and increasing coverage of essential vaccines. The long‑term plan, which aligns with Vision 2030 and UHC goals, calls for investments in community health workers, data systems and targeted financing for high-burden counties. Experts welcomed the ambition but urged clear annual targets and guaranteed funding to prevent the strategy from becoming another aspirational document without measurable impact on the ground.