Kiambu Level 5 Hospital has recorded two significant milestones in maternal health, underscoring progress in the fight against preventable maternal deaths in Kenya.
The facility reported 11 consecutive months with zero maternal deaths resulting from obstetric hemorrhage, including antepartum hemorrhage (APH) and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) out of 5,841 deliveries between January and November 2025.
Obstetric hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, accounting for more than half of all maternal fatalities nationwide, making the achievement particularly notable.
In a separate landmark, the hospital also achieved seven consecutive months with zero overall maternal deaths from January to July 2025, reflecting broader improvements in maternal care beyond hemorrhage-related complications.
The achievements were highlighted on Thursday during an MPDSR (Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response) and departmental meeting, where healthcare workers gathered to review outcomes and recognize the collective effort behind the results.
Hospital officials credited teamwork, timely decision-making, availability of essential supplies, and strict adherence to clinical protocols as key drivers of success.
“These outcomes demonstrate what is possible when evidence-based protocols are followed consistently and multidisciplinary teams work in unison,” Kiambu County CEC for Health Services Dr. Elias Maina, noting that rapid response systems for obstetric emergencies and continuous staff training played a central role.
Building on the momentum, the hospital reaffirmed its commitment to ending preventable newborn deaths, while strengthening strategies to sustain and further improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the coming year.
Planned priorities include continued skills enhancement for frontline staff, routine audits through MPDSR, and sustained investment in emergency obstetric and newborn care.
As Kenya continues to grapple with high maternal mortality rates, Kiambu Level 5 Hospital’s progress offers a promising model for quality improvement in public health facilities and highlights the impact of coordinated, protocol-driven care in saving mothers’ lives.
By Grace Naishoo
