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"content": "MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY RATE IN THE COUNTRY"
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding the maternal and child mortality rate in the country. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey published by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) revealed that mortality rates for mothers and children hit the lowest level in the last three decades. According to the data, the mortality rate for neonates stood at 21 deaths per 1,000 live births, while for children under five years, it was at 41 deaths per 1,000 live births. On the other hand, the 2024 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Report on Preventing Child and Maternal Deaths ranks Kenya fourth in Africa with 594 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This trend is worrying given that Kenya is a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under SDG 3, member States aim to reduce neonatal mortality rates to 12 deaths per 1,000 live births, children under the age of five years to 21 deaths per 1,000 live births and maternal mortality rates to 70 The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "deaths per 100,000 live births respectively by 2030. Regrettably, Kenya’s mortality rates stand at double of these targets. According to the Ministry of Health, the mortality rate in the country remains a major public health concern, with 15 out of 47 counties accounting for 98.7 per cent of all deaths. These tragic figures underscore the urgent need for quality healthcare, which hinges on the dedication and well-being of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. Unfortunately, Trans Nzoia County is grappling with a shortage of over 900 nurses, adversely affecting service delivery. There is need for deliberate measures to address these issues to improve maternal and neonatal health outcome in the country. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health on the following – 1. Report on the targeted interventions initiated by the Ministry of Health to support high burden counties, including Trans Nzoia County, to combat the high child and maternal mortality rates in the country. 2. Report on measures being taken by the Government to improve the welfare of healthcare professionals at national and county health facilities. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Lillian. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, Hon. (Dr) Nyikal, when can you bring a response?"
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"content": " It is possible in two weeks, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Two weeks?"
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"content": " Yes."
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"content": "Thank you. Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Machua Waithaka has told me that he had directed his request for Statement to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining. However, the Order Paper indicates it is directed to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education. Check with the Clerk’s Office and liaise with both Chairpersons and see who will bring the response."
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