Kenya is among the countries facing challenges in reducing maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The country has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality from 2000 to 2017 by 51.6% from 708 to 342 deaths per 100,000 live births, translating into an annual reduction of 2.86%. However, the reduction is below the substantive 6.4% yearly reduction rate recommended in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has marked regional disparities.
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