KENYA DEMOGRAPHIC HEALTH

Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Unseen Shadows: The Hidden Reality of Unvaccinated Kids in Kenya

The fight against childhood diseases has a powerful weapon: vaccines. Yet, a sizable group of kids in Kenya, known as zero-dose children, have never received a single shot. This situation is complex and influenced by a mix of factors. To understand why some kids miss out on vaccines, a detailed study was conducted. It looked at data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic an...

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Exploring Factors in Newborn Care in Kenya: A 2022 Survey Analysis

In Kenya, the push to reduce newborn deaths by 2030 is a significant goal. A recent study looked at what affects the quality of newborn care using data from over 11, 000 mothers in the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. This survey used a two-stage sampling method to gather information about mothers' experiences with newborn care right after childbirth. The st...

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