Kakamega moves to curb maternal deaths as PPH claims half of cases

Kakamega Chief Officer for Medical Services, Dr David Alilah, during a press conference at Kakamega County General Hospital. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), excessive bleeding after childbirth, has been identified as the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kakamega County, accounting for 50 per cent of cases.

This was revealed during the End PPH Run 2025, where county officials announced that a special committee will be formed to develop strategies to address PPH-related morbidity in public health facilities.