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 Delivering Care for Newborns in Nairobi: Identifying gaps to reduce neonatal mortality as part of Universal Health Coverage Briefs Effects of an expanded Uber-like transport system on access to and use of maternal and newborn health services: findings of a prospective cohort study in Homa Bay, Kenya Articles Developing recommendations for neonatal inpatient care service categories: reflections from the research, policy and practice interface in Kenya Articles View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Dissemination of Newborn Humanitarian Guide in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya May 30, 2019 Blog Series: Experience of Disseminating the Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings Field Guide May 10, 2019 Equitable access to human milk: A vital solution that lacks global standards March 14, 2019 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Rewriting Bungoma’s infant mortality story June 3, 2019 Kenya’s first human milk bank finally ready to save babies’ lives April 4, 2019 Kenya now eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus March 7, 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
