×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

An 8 month pregnant Mary Furaha attending binti to support group session at Dzikunze Dispensary in Kilifi county. The groups are helping thousands of rural women in kilfi have a healthy pregnancy and birth hence wiping out maternal mortality rates. [Marion Kithi, Standard]

For any expectant mother, every sunrise brings with it a realisation of bringing forth a new life that many prefer to refer to as a bundle of joy.

While most women know that giving birth can be a dance of life and death, it remains a risk worth the endeavour.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Football
FKF crisis deepens as firm sues federation over Sh64m CHAN bill
By Ben Ahenda 8 hrs ago
Boxing
Boxers ready for battle in Nakuru
By AFP 1 day ago
Sports
LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep
Sports
Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports