The state of emergency obstetric care services in Nairobi informal settlements and environs: results from a maternity health facility survey.

Background: maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa remains a challenge with estimates exceeding 1,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in some countries. Successful prevention of maternal deaths hinges on adequate and quality emergency obstetric care. In addition to skilled personnel, there...

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Main Authors: Ziraba, Abdhalah K. (Author), Mills, Samuel (Author), Madise, Nyovani (Author), Saliku, Teresa (Author), Fotso, Jean-Christophe (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009.
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