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How Kilifi's binti-to-binti group is tackling tragedy of stillbirths

An 8-month pregnant Mary Furaha attending a binti-to-binti support group session at Dzikunze Dispensary in Kilifi county. [Marion Kithi, Standard]

Ms Mary Furaha joins pregnant women under trees outside the Dzikunze dispensary in Ndugumnani village, Kilifi County.

The 23-year-old mother, who is eight months pregnant, visited the clinic for her monthly antenatal check-up. This visit was not her usual routine as she was experiencing abdominal pains.

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