How proper training of midwives has helped decrease mortality rates, depression

Florence Nakhumicha, 75, demonstrates how her only tool of work functions at her home in Bungoma County. She has been working as a midwife since 1974. [File, Standard]

Over the past two decades, Kenya has made significant strides in improving maternal healthcare, leading to notable reductions in maternal mortality and enhanced access to quality services.

However, there are still some glaring gaps that need to be addressed if Kenya is to achieve the sustainable development target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.