Worldwide it is estimated that 303,000 of maternal deaths occurred in 2015.It is also estimated that in Somalia the maternal mortality rate is 669 deaths per 100,000 live births. Infect one out every 12 women dies due to ...

Preterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of neonatal mortality worldwide. The prevalence of PTB in Africa (about 12%) is more than twice that in developed countries (about 5%). In Kenya, the prevalence is about 17% which is ...

Skilled delivery is a key intervention that greatly contributes to improvement of maternal and child health. By extension, skilled delivery is a component of maternal and childcare provided during pregnancy, at delivery ...

Obstetric Vesico-Vaginal Fistula is a reproductive health problem mainly caused by prolonged obstructed labour and delay in seeking emergency obstetric care after delivery. In developing countries such as those in sub-Saharan ...

Every pregnancy is at risk of complications and hence the need to follow up in Antenatal clinic by a skilled health provider. The government of Kenya through the ministry of health offers pregnant women a focused antenatal ...

Cancer Cervix refers to malignant cell growth in the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in developed countries and the third most common cancer among ...

Twenty-one percent of women of childbearing age (WCA) in Kenya are iron deficient. Iron deficiency poses a variety of adverse effects on cognition, quality of life, behaviour, and emotion, and productivity. Tea consumption ...

Self-referral to higher-level health facilities by women in search for skilled birth attendance services shows autonomy of women in the choice of facilities for desired services but can also be a reflection of non-adherence ...

According to World Health Organization 358,000 maternal deaths occur annually worldwide with 99% of this deaths occurring in developing countries. Over the years Kenya has recorded poor maternal indicators among them high ...

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global public health risk that adversely affects health of women and infants. Interventions to improve adverse health outcomes associated with GDM reduces maternal and neonatal ...