childbirth,childbirth complications Stories

UN says 260,000 women died at childbirth in 2023 despite advances in healthcare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The report highlights the stark regional disparities in maternal mortality rates, noting that while sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress,...

Explainer: How Kenya is struggling to curb maternal, newborn deaths amid gaps in healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 08, 2025

Between 2017 and 2021, maternal deaths more than doubled—from 409 to 1,053—while 4,307 newborn deaths were recorded in 2021. Prematurity, birth asphyx...

Kenya falls short of birth registration target by over 300,000 in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

Out of the anticipated 1.55 million births, only 1.19 million were officially recorded, leaving many children without the legal recognition that secur...

WHO calls for urgent action to reduce maternal and child mortality
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 03, 2024

Despite progress in improving maternal and newborn health, Kenya still faces significant challenges with high infant mortality. The rate stands at abo...

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