A prolonged nurses' strike in Kenya, now in its 37th day, has led to a significant rise in maternal and newborn deaths, prompting health professionals to warn of a growing public health crisis.

• At least 83 maternal deaths and 513 perinatal deaths have been recorded during the strike.
• The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) is protesting at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the Council of Governors (CoG), whom they blame for delaying a resolution.
• Nurses are demanding the implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other outstanding issues, vowing to continue the strike until their demands are met.