Dar es Salaam, March 26 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has encouraged the private sector to invest in mother and child health so as to improve maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal care experience.

Maternal and newborn care has been among the top health priorities of the government as it strengthens the enabling national environment; improve the district health system to plan and monitor services.

Speaking during the handover of essential equipment that will be used during the delivery process at the Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital, the Kinondoni District Administrative Secretary (DAS), Ms Stella Msophe said the donation will help in reducing maternal death.

“Having enough equipment will reassure other moth...