Only 56% of mothers deliver in hospitals

Siaya county governor Cornel Rasanga (right) joins counties first ladies from left Priscilla Oparanya (Kakamega) Judith Ojaamong (Busia), Rosella Rasanga (siaya), and Olivia Ranguma (Kisumu) in a walk during the launch of a three year strategic projects that will ensure girls get access to quality education and promote efficient hospital delivery for women in Siaya county on April 6 2016. The projects include mother baby pack, a million plus sanitary towels and book harvesting. PIC BY COLLINS ODUOR

Despite the many strides made in healthcare services, only a paltry 56 per cent of women in the county deliver in hospitals.

The county also records statistics of 691 per 100,000 live births, falling behind most national health indicators. According to Kenya Demographic Health Survey of 2014, prevalence of child bearing (15 to 19 years) is the highest in the county and three out of 10 of the girls have not completed primary education.