List of counties most affected by maternal deaths – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has announced the list of counties most affected by high rates of maternal deaths, stating that many mothers still lose their lives to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
The Ministry stated X on Sunday, September 29, 2025, during the 2nd International End Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Run at Ulinzi Sports Ground.
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According to MOH, while progress has been made in maternal and child health, postpartum haemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, accounting for up to 45% of cases.
“Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, accounting for up to 45% of cases. While progress has been made in maternal and child health, too many mothers still lose their lives to this preventable and treatable condition,” MOH said.
Among the 13 counties affected are Tana River, Garissa, West Pokot, Homa Bay, Migori, and Turkana, where the Ministry of Health says lifesaving interventions are being prioritised in the hotspot counties.
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“The burden is greatest in 13 hotspot counties—including Tana River, Garissa, West Pokot, Homa Bay, Migori, and Turkana—where lifesaving interventions are being prioritised,” MOH added.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
On the other hand, the Director General for Health, who was present at the event, called on Kenyans, especially healthcare workers, to sustain advocacy, ensure timely interventions, and strengthen community awareness.
“The event, graced by Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, called on Kenyans—and especially healthcare workers—to sustain advocacy, ensure timely interventions, and strengthen community awareness,” MOH noted.
In addition, the Ministry of Health noted that it is committed to ending preventable maternal deaths by investing in advocacy, quality care, innovation, skills building, and stronger health systems.
“Together with counties and partners, the Ministry of Health is committed to ending preventable maternal deaths by investing in advocacy, quality care, innovation, skills building, and stronger health systems,” MOH said.
Notably, postpartum haemorrhage is preventable with early detection, prompt treatment, and community awareness.
“With early detection, prompt treatment, and community awareness, no mother should die while giving life. Run for Her—Together Against the Number One Killer of New Mums,” MOH said.
