Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Kenya (2017) 28% Preterm birth complications29% Intrapartum related events16% Sepsis | tetanus13% Congenital abnormalities 0% Diarrhoea7% Pneumonia8% Other conditions Source: Estimates generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2018 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org key indicators 21 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.3 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 47 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 23 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 62 Skilled birth attendance (%) 62 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 9 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 510 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) Visit our Newborn Numbers page to explore the most recent data further Featured Resources Countdown country profile – Kenya The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… Every Preemie-SCALE Kenya About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… RESOURCES Implementation of an international standardized set of outcome indicators in pregnancy and childbirth in Kenya: Utilizing mobile technology to collect patient-reported outcomes Articles Kenya: A randomized control trial of phototherapy and 20% albumin versus phototherapy and saline in Kilifi Articles Kenya: Baby Friendly Community Initiative Implementation Experience Reports View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Missed nursing care in newborn units: The need for improvements in nursing workforce in LMICs September 10, 2019 Syphilis diagnosis and treatment during antenatal care: the potential catalytic impact of the dual HIV and syphilis rapid diagnostic test August 10, 2019 Dissemination of Newborn Humanitarian Guide in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya May 30, 2019 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Newborn baby deaths in Africa targeted in $68M initiative November 13, 2019 Why Kenyan women and their babies are still dying at childbirth October 19, 2019 100 mothers benefit from safe delivery initiative in city slum September 30, 2019 View All Related Articles Partners Maternity Foundation Midwife Pilgrim The International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century (INTERGROWTH-21st) The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Jabotech Creative Media PRONTO International National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) – Midwives Chapter ASSIST Project – USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project Kenya Association for Maternal & Neonatal Health – KAMANEH White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood Helping Babies Breathe Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS) Save the Children
