Kenya pregnancy-related mortality falls to 287 deaths per 100,000 live births – KNBS
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – Pregnancy-related deaths in Kenya have declined, with the latest national survey showing a reduction in the mortality rate compared to figures recorded in 2014.
The 2025/2026 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey puts pregnancy-related mortality at 287 deaths per 100,000 live births, down from 362 deaths recorded in the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
The findings point to progress in maternal health, although pregnancy-related deaths remain a major concern for the country’s healthcare system.
