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Factors influencing the utilization of focused antenatal care services in Malindi and Magarini sub-counties of Kilifi county, Kenya
Globally, pregnancy related complications contribute to more than half of the deaths among women annually. Antenatal care (ANC) is important for the prevention of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. This study identifies the socio-demographic and economic characteristics; knowledge and attitude and; health service provision for focused antenatal care (FANC) services. Authors: Dorah Chorongo, Fredrick Majiwa Okinda, Eric Jimmy Kariuki, Emily Mulewa, Fredrick Ibinda, Samuel Muhula, George Kimathi, Richard Muga Read More &g
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Facility factors influencing utilization of active management of third stage of labour among skilled birth attendants in Kiambu County, Kenya
Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 34% of maternal deaths in Kenya. Active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) is a World Health Organization and Ministry of Health of Kenya approved protocol for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity arising from postpartum hemorrhage. Kiambu County in Kenya records an average of six maternal deaths per month, out of which, two are due to PPH. This paper analyses how facility factors influence utilization of this protocol in Kiambu County. Authors: Muiruri Felarmine, Osur Joachim, Okello Agina Read More
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Amref joins Kenya’s First Lady to mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Amref Health Africa in Kenya joined the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta in marking the World Fistula Day on May 23 at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi. The event also marked the official opening of the first International Conference on Reproductive Health. “I want all mothers hiding behind the shame of fistula to be assisted in seeking help,” said the First Lady at the opening event of the conference. She noted that most women with fistula suffer in silence because of the stigma and shame. Obstetric Fistula is a devastating and demeaning condition caused by prolonged obstructed labour
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Amref Health Africa turns 60
Staff from Amref Health Africa came together to launch the Amref@60 anniversary celebrations today at the Amref Flying Doctors Hangar in Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. The event was officially opened by Dr Bettina Vadera, the CEO and Medical Director of Amref Flying Doctors (AFD). “As we celebrate Amref@60, we pay tribute to our founders and all those who came before us,” she started. Dr Bettina was keen to observe that Amref Health Africa has overcome many milestones in the last 60 years. “When AFD started, we had very small aircrafts and few health professionals. Today, we have
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Pushing the maternal health agenda through partnerships and innovation
Amref Health Africa and PharmAccess have joined forces in an innovative partnership called i-PUSH. The partnership aims to improve access to better health care for 100,000 women and their families in Kenya through mobile phones. i-PUSH was officially unveiled on Tuesday evening at the Radisson Blu poolside in an elaborate event that drew the attendance of HE Phoebe Munya, First Lady of Meru County. Mrs. Munya expressed optimism when talking about i-PUSH’s prospects. She also took note of the fact that the partnership launch came on the eve of International Wome
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