State can do more to keep up drop in maternal mortality

Kenya has recorded a decline in maternal mortality from 342 deaths in 2000 to 211 deaths in 2017.

This decline is attributed to delivery by a skilled birth attendant, elimination of delivery charges in public health facilities as well as access to information on family planning.

We must have equity in resource allocation and service provision especially in the treatment of haemorrhage and cervical cancer.

In addition, we must address other factors that contribute to the death of women including unsafe abortion, HIV and pregnancy-related complications

Naya Kenya, Nairobi