Common causes of neonatal mortality include pre-term birth complications, intrapartum growth restrictions, infections such as tetanus, low birth weight, congenital malformations, and neonatal sepsis, among other factors. Kenya has recorded slow progress in the decline in childhood mortality rates. Interventions will largely target community sensitization, as well as improved infrastructural and human resources capacity to contribute to the reduction in neonatal deaths.
The huge burden of cancer is compounded by a severely limited capacity for
diagnosis, low awareness and uptake of cancer screening, and delays in seeking
health services. These factors contribute to late-stage diagnosis and poor treatment
outcomes. Interventions will focus on creating awareness and enhancing the capacity for prevention and early detection for better health outcomes.