UNICEF Kenya health specialist Dr. Laura Ayiengo, End PPH lead Prof Julius Ogengo, and End PPH initiative project lead Prof. Moses Obimbo address a media briefing in Nairobi on August 25, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
One in three women die every day because of postpartum haemorrhage, as maternal health experts warn that the numbers are likely to surge with the ongoing health workers strike.
In Kenya, at least 15 women die every day because of birth-related complications, with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) being the major contributor.
Prof Moses Maridadi Obimbo, End PPH Initiative Project Lead, said the strike has left pregnant women due for delivery vulnerable.
"We are scared about the strike because services are paralysed. It is a concern," said Prof Obimbo.
"It is very sad and concerning. We are likely to lose gains on maternal and child health," he added.