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July 23, 2026
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Kenya leads Africa’s fight against childbirth bleeding

Kenya leads Africa’s fight against childbirth bleeding

Every day, 16 Kenyan women die from postpartum haemorrhage, yet these deaths are preventable. This week, the country is hosting Africa's first-ever PPH conference..

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Kenya is hosting a historic conference in Nairobi on July 22-23, Africa's first dedicated to stopping preventable maternal deaths, particularly those caused by postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).

  • Around 16 women die daily in Kenya from preventable causes like severe bleeding during childbirth.
  • The conference involves health professionals from Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and the United Kingdom.
  • Key interventions discussed include the use of drugs like heat-stable carbetocin and improved training for health workers using tools like virtual reality simulations.

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