maternal deaths Stories
Between weeks 11 and 13, a woman should undergo comprehensive screening, including an ultrasound to monitor foetal development and determine gestation...
Initially grieving in silence, Omondi eventually turned to the internet to share his raw, honest story—and was met with an outpouring of unexpected me...
Kenya’s high maternal death rate stems from systemic failures that are avoidable but consistently overlooked, endangering women’s lives and destabilis...
This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...
New findings suggest that the type of toy a parent buys, or even makes at home, plays a significant role in a toddler’s brain development, creativity,...
Recent county statistics show Kwale now records 110 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, surpassing the WHO’s alert level of 100 and rising from 9...
Until now, these medicines were only allowed in Level 4 hospitals and higher. Their limited availability and frequent stockouts contributed to the cou...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a sex ratio of 106 male births for every 100 female births in 2024, marking the highest male-t...
The fund aims to save the lives of 300,000 mothers and newborns and enhance the quality of care for 34 million mothers and babies by the year 2030.
The leaders urged communities to embrace preventive healthcare services, especially HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
The training is part of a collaborative initiative between the County Department of Health Services and Kenyatta University to modernise maternal heal...
The Beginnings Fund was launched on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the home of another key backer - the United Arab Emirates' recently established Mohamed Bin...
Experts explain that ignoring a clingy child or allowing them to "cry it out" without providing comfort can have a lasting impact on their emotional d...
He urged the agencies to hold regular consultative meetings with county governments to identify challenges in the sector and work collaboratively to a...
The audit notes that counties were expected to contribute a combined Sh450 million for the 2023/24 financial year, but 12 counties did not provide Sh1...
The rising cases of preterm births are becoming a major global health concern, with devastating consequences for newborns and their families.
Dr Ester Mwaura stresses that managing diabetes during pregnancy requires close monitoring to prevent complications. She urges expectant mothers to at...
From hormonal changes to the physical demands of breastfeeding, mothers may experience an increased risk of dental problems such as cavities, gum dise...
The WMA is raising a red flag over the dangers of unqualified healthcare workers performing complex procedures like Cesarean sections, stressing that...
Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...
According to UNICEF, preterm birth remains the leading cause of death among children under five globally, with approximately 13.4 million babies born...
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organs, typically the liver and kidneys.
Health Executive Kofa Jarha however notes that the situation is not as dire as the residents claim, noting that the administration has made tremendous...
Jaundice starts in the face and gradually spreads to the chest and legs as bilirubin levels rise.
Sepsis in newborns, or neonatal sepsis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when a baby younger than 28 days old has a life-threatening respons...
Despite progress in improving maternal and newborn health, Kenya still faces significant challenges with high infant mortality. The rate stands at abo...
Many women are worried as the Treasury has halved the initiative's budget, limiting its benefits to only a few women in marginalised communities.
Most of the health complications include haemorrhage, fistula, postpartum depression, and numerous others that, if left untreated and undiagnosed, can...
The facility is the first of its kind in Kwale and is expected to serve residents across the county starting in July, taking just three months to comp...
