Hospital births in Kenya reach 91 percent as home deliveries fall

The increase reflects improved access to skilled maternal healthcare, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

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Hospital births in Kenya have risen to 91 percent, with home deliveries declining, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics as reported by Capital FM.

The findings indicate improved access to skilled maternal healthcare across the country.

Deliveries attended by skilled birth attendants also increased to 92 percent from 89 percent over the same period, according to the statistics bureau.

Source: Capital FM