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A Kenyan mother bled for hours after childbirth and died as healthcare remains weak
Penina Zawadi bled heavily for hours following childbirth in Kenya and died after undergoing multiple surgeries including having her uterus removed. The article details high maternal mortality rates in Kilifi County, noting that these deaths are frequently caused by severe bleeding, obstructed labor, and shortages of medical equipment and transport.
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