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Kenya's pregnancy-related mortality drops to 287 per 100,000 births

New data shows improvement in maternal health indicators, though deaths during pregnancy remain a significant healthcare challenge.

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Kenya's pregnancy-related mortality rate has declined to 287 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

The figures indicate progress in maternal health outcomes across the country, Capital FM reports.

Despite the improvement, pregnancy-related deaths continue to pose a major concern for Kenya's healthcare system, according to the findings.

Source: Capital FM

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