Neonatal sepsis and pregnancy hypertension linked to maternal and newborn deaths

Neonatal sepsis and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy have been identified as major contributors to maternal and newborn deaths, with the conditions also increasing the risk of low birth weight. The Ministry of Health has launched two policy briefs to address the challenges, with experts warning that antibiotic misuse is fueling drug resistance, while poorly managed high blood pressure puts pregnant women at risk up to five times more than the rest.