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Pregnant smokers, alcoholics spiking preterm births in Nyanza

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital CEO George Rae and Kisumu county first lady Dorothy Nyongo join residents of Kisumu in marking World prematurity day which is aimed at creating awareness and public education on premature births. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Pregnant women in Nyanza have been urged to visit hospitals early to minimize the burden of preterm babies in the region.

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