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How human milk bank will boost maternal care

Maternal and infant mortality rates in Kenya are high. In Nairobi in particular, neonatal deaths occur more than anywhere else in the country. The challenges are widespread - ranging from understaffed hospitals and inadequate medical resources, to maternal health issues and lack of awareness by mothers regarding proper hygiene and how to care for their babies. 

But the challenge is not intractable. It can be alleviated. The Big Four Agenda includes universal healthcare for all, which is necessary for any economically developed nation. Even Kenyan citizens without financial means should be attended to by medical professionals. 

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