Objective Improving quality of maternal healthcare delivery is pivotal to reversing the trend of
maternal health in developing countries and consequently, achieving the 5th millennium …

Introduction: WHO classifies Kenya as having a high maternal mortality. Regional data on
maternal mortality trends is only available in selected areas. This study reviewed health …

Background The global maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 211/100 000 live births in
2017. In Kenya, progress on reducing maternal mortality appears to be slow and persistently …

Background: Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are 10 to 100 fold higher in many low-
income compared to high-income countries. Reasons for these discrepancies include …

OBJECTIVES: To identify and quantify risk factors for perinatal mortality in a Kenyan district
hospital and to assess the proportion of perinatal deaths attributable to labour complications …

Addressing poor pregnancy and childbirth outcomes such as still births, preterm births and
neonatal deaths have continued to be a major global challenge. Nations and organizations …

Background: Addressing poor pregnancy and childbirth outcomes such as still births, pre-
term births and neonatal deaths have continued to be a major global challenge. Nations and …

South Africa is performing well on certain selected maternal health process indicators;
antenatal care attendance has remained over 90% since 1998; deliveries conducted by …

Background Migori County is categorized among regions with worst maternal survival rates
in Kenya. The county's current maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 673 deaths per 100 000 live …

Introduction: all pregnant women are at potential risk of obstetric complications; majority of
which can be treated if appropriate care is accessed promptly. A shift in focus to quality of …