Kenya under-five mortality rate drops to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births – KNBS
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – Child mortality in Kenya has declined, with fewer children dying before their fifth birthday, according to the 2025/2026 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey.
The latest findings show that under-five mortality has fallen to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births, down from 41 recorded in the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
Infant mortality has also declined from 32 to 30 deaths per 1,000 live births, while neonatal mortality has dropped from 21 to 19 deaths per 1,000 live births.
