Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Penina Zawadi’s death after severe bleeding during childbirth highlights the urgent maternal health crisis facing Kenya. In Kilifi County, maternal deaths reached 532 per 100,000 live births in 2022, well above the national average of 355. Families are calling for better-equipped hospitals, reliable medical supplies and faster referrals, while urging authorities to investigate the high rate of maternal deaths.

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