First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has lauded Kenyans for supporting the Beyond Zero Initiative.
Mrs Kenyatta said Kenyans proved their commitment to preventing child deaths, zero maternal deaths and zero new HIV cases by participating in the 3rd edition of the First Lady's Half Marathon on Sunday.
“I want to especially thank those of you who have come out to run every year for the last three years. That is an amazing feat. Because of you, Kenya is that much closer to finishing first in the race to zero preventable child deaths, zero maternal deaths and zero new HIV cases. Today, we have proved again that we have what it takes to win that race. And we will win it…together,” she said.
She also recognised efforts of the media in creating awareness for the cause.
“My gratitude goes to our media houses for your support in raising awareness for this cause and to all our private sector partners,” she said.
She revealed that the campaign has established partnerships with 36 counties to support mobile clinics donated to the counties.
She said other remaining 11 counties will have access to the clinics soon.
“We have already established partnerships with 36 Counties to support the stocking and refurbishment of existing Beyond Zero mobile clinics. Because of you, all 47 counties will soon have access to mobile clinics to support the health of their residents. Today, we have collectively managed to raise money to buy fully stocked mobile clinics for the remaining eleven counties who were yet to receive them,” she said.