{
  "id": 17998920,
  "title": "Kenya pregnancy-related mortality falls to 287 deaths per 100,000 live births – KNBS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/kenya-pregnancy-related-mortality-falls-to-287-deaths-per-100-000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kenya-pregnancy-related-mortality-falls-to-287-deaths-per-100000-live-births-knbs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – The mortality rate for pregnancy-related deaths in Kenya has decreased, according to the 2025/2026 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey. The report indicates that pregnancy-related deaths now stand at 287 per 100,000 live births, a decline from 362 deaths recorded in the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. While the progress in maternal health is evident, pregnancy-related deaths remain a significant concern for the country's healthcare system.\n\nThe Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) stated that the latest survey measured pregnancy-related mortality alongside other mortality indicators, such as childhood and adult mortality, providing updated data to inform health policy and planning. The survey also highlighted improvements in access to maternal healthcare, with the proportion of deliveries in health facilities rising to 91% from 88% in 2022. Skilled birth attendance also increased to 92% from 89%, and the number of women attending at least four antenatal care visits rose to 72% from 66%.\n\nWorld Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Kenya, Neema Kimambo, emphasized the need to translate the findings into practical improvements in health services. She noted that better information must lead to practical changes in health, nutrition, reproductive health, and services addressing gender-based violence. The findings are expected to guide national and county government planning as Kenya works to strengthen maternal healthcare, enhance access to reproductive health services, and reduce preventable deaths.",
  "summary": "The findings point to progress in maternal health, although pregnancy-related deaths remain a major concern for the country's healthcare system.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}