Rachel was 19, pregnant, and did everything right. She died anyway

Women continue to die from preventable pregnancy-related complications because our health systems are designed to respond to emergencies, rather than prevent them..

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Kenya faces a critical challenge in maternal and newborn health, with an estimated 13 to 15 women dying daily from preventable pregnancy-related complications. The article argues for a fundamental shift towards prevention as the core of care.

Approximately 13 to 15 women die daily due to preventable pregnancy-related complications.
The article highlights the tragic story of Rachel, a 19-year-old who died from complications following a previous delivery due to lack of follow-up care.
The proposed solution emphasizes preconception care integrated into primary healthcare and strengthened through Primary Health Care Networks.

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