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21 out of 1000 newborns die before 28 days

Dr Mary Waiyego Neonatologist, Janet Karimi head of neonatal new born and child health, and Stephen Mwangi, Programs manager Nutrition international. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

Kenya has recorded a stagnation of neonatal deaths, with 21 out of 1,000 children dying before 28 days.

At least a third of neonatal deaths recorded this year were as a result of prematurity complications.

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