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Thousands of preterm babies die annually in Kenya due to lack of hospital resources

  • | Citizen TV
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    Duration: 7:43
    Kenya loses thousands of pre-term babies every year, many from preventable causes. Shortages of equipment, space, and weak referral systems in public hospitals leave the smallest newborns fighting for their lives. Skin-to-skin care commonly known as kangaroo mother care, saves lives, but most hospitals lack designated rooms for mothers to care for their fragile babies