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Episode 102: Maternal Healthcare in Kenya

Episode 102: Maternal Healthcare in Kenya

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Kenya’s maternal mortality rate is 362 deaths per 100,000 live births according to the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 states that: Every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, which … READ MORE

Episode 81: Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare

Episode 81: Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare

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On November 18th 2018, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB) banned international health organization Marie Stopes from offering any form of abortion services after alleged complaints from the “public” that their radio adverts were promoting abortion. Abortion is a very emotive topic because it cuts across healthcare, sexual … READ MORE