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Concern as expectant women turn to traditional birth attendants

Expectant women during a pregnancy fair at a hospital in Migori town, on March 22, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over rising cases of expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospital for treatment.

The experts said most expectant mothers were not willing to go to the hospital early to register for antenatal care (ANC).

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