The EPPH-i advocacy campaign continues to permeate various levels and sectors of decision making. On August 11,2025; Dr Kireki Omanwa a EPPH-i project co-lead, a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who is also the president of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society mounted a spirited campaign for Governments and other stakeholders to facilitate availability of calibrated drapes. These are specialised blood collection devices used to efficiently and accurately measure blood loss after childbirth. They are critical in early detection and management of postpartum haemorrhage. In an article carried in the STANDARD on August 11,2022 entitled “Mothers at risk as bleeding detectors run out” Dr Kireki called on authorities responsible for healthcare medical supplies to do all it takes to ensure availability of the drapes to safeguard the lives of mothers. According to him, every woman who goes into labour has the potential to develop postpartum haemorrhage which can kill…without the drape doctors estimate the blood loss visually, with the risk of delayed intervention raising chances of maternal death. “Every new born deserves a mother” he said

Excerpt of newspaper article in which Dr Kireki Omanwa advocated for mothers at risk of dying from postpartum hemorrhage due to shortage of supplies (Courtesy: The STANDARD, August 11, 2025)