Life and death decisions

Sharing incubators puts newborns at risk of contracting deadly diseases.

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Kenya’s preterm birth rate is higher than the global average.
Born too soon
Newborn babies face many deadly challenges as their bodies are not fully developed before birth.
A difficult start
Over the last two decades there has been no real progress in reducing deaths among newborns.
Preterm deaths in Kenya
Premature babies born at home are more likely to die than those born in health facilities.
Hospital is best
Public hospitals in Kenya have an acute shortage of incubators.
For the want of incubators
Kangaroo care is available in most Kenyan hospitals.
Kangaroo care in Kenya
Both incubators and kangaroo care have advantages and disadvantages.
Incubators vs. Kangaroo
With simple low cost interventions most premature babies can be unaffected by their early arrival.
Low-cost and life-saving treatment
Breastfeeding premature babies immediately after birth can reduce risk of death.
Breastfeeding preterm babies
Midwives play a critical role in reducing preterm birth complications and deaths.
Preterm care and training
Babies born in Africa are 12 times more likely to die from complications of preterm births compared...
Mapping preterm deaths

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