stillbirths Stories

Kenya’s silent crisis: 96 newborns, stillbirths lost daily to preventable causes

Charity Kilei | Nov 29, 2025

According to Ministry of Health data, Kenya loses 15 mothers every day, alongside 96 newborns and 96 stillbirths. These losses add up to thousands of...

Africa’s hidden stillbirth crisis: New report exposes major policy and data gaps

The Conversation | Nov 26, 2025

Stillbirths are a sensitive measure of how health systems are performing. They reflect whether women can access timely, quality care during pregnancy...

Born too soon: The hidden burden of preterm birth, fight for survival

Charity Kilei | Nov 18, 2025

There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of delivering prematurely. These include lifestyle choices, substance or drug abuse, climat...

Garissa, Mombasa among deadliest counties for mothers during childbirth

Maureen Kinyanjui | Sep 23, 2025

Pregnancy without check-ups: The hidden dangers facing women in Nairobi slums

Charity Kilei | Aug 07, 2025

Between weeks 11 and 13, a woman should undergo comprehensive screening, including an ultrasound to monitor foetal development and determine gestation...

African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication

The Conversation | May 10, 2025

Pre-eclampsia usually occurs in young mothers during a first pregnancy. Girls under the age of 18 years are most at risk. The probability that a 15-ye...