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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 19, 2025
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Ruto Issues Warning to All Hospitals Amid Surge in Maternal, Infant Deaths
According to a Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, the maternal mortality ratio is 355 deaths per 100,000 live births in the country...
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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Kenyan hospitals failing to report accurate maternal and child mortality data, mandating all facilities to submit such information to the Digital Health Authority (DHA). This directive follows unacceptably high rates of maternal and infant deaths, with the President instructing the Ministry of Health to achieve rapid reductions.
- Kenya records a maternal mortality ratio of 355 deaths per 100,000 live births, totaling approximately 6,000 deaths annually.
- The infant mortality rate stands at 32 deaths per 1,000 live births.
- The Ministry of Health is tasked with surveying all counties by March 2026 to identify high mortality areas, using accurate data to address health sector deficiencies.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over ambulances and medical supplies to bolster emergency care and reduce maternal mortality, benefiting hard-hit counties like Tana River and Garissa.
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