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What If 92 Babies Died Every Day Where You Live?

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April 2026 
The article highlights a severe maternal and child health crisis in Kenya, where 15 mothers and 92 newborns die every day, many from preventable causes. Despite some progress in maternal healthcare, major gaps remain, especially in access to skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care, and quality health facilities—particularly in rural areas.

Key drivers of these deaths include complications during pregnancy and childbirth, infections, lack of timely intervention, and weak health system infrastructure such as staffing shortages, poor referral systems, and limited access to essential equipment and medications. For newborns, leading causes include birth complications, infections, and prematurity.

The article emphasizes that while policies and interventions exist, inequality in healthcare access and system inefficiencies continue to cost lives. It calls for stronger investment in healthcare systems, better distribution of resources, improved data tracking, and expanded access to quality maternal and neonatal care to reduce preventable deaths.

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From Service to State Recognition: Honored by the President of Kenya

January 30, 2026
Our founder and visionary Dr. Mercy Otieno was honored with an award from the President of Kenya in recognition of the organization's work advancing healthcare access, education, and community support in underserved regions.
This recognition also reflects the Foundation’s growing collaboration with Uzima University, including the development of a Global Health Campus focused on training, knowledge exchange, and strengthening local healthcare systems.
What began as a small effort has grown into a movement centered on sustainable, long-term impact. This milestone is both an honor and a reminder of the continued work ahead to expand access and improve outcomes for communities in need.

Non-Communicable Disease Clinic

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January 2026
In response to the growing burden of untreated chronic diseases in rural, resource-limited communities, Mercy and Love Foundation has partnered with a hospital in Siaya, Kenya to improve the management of hypertension and diabetes and reduce associated morbidity and mortality.

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2025 Year in Review

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December 2025
This document provides an overview of Mercy & Love Foundation’s 2025 impact, highlighting the organization’s approach to delivering equitable healthcare through compassion, systems strengthening, and sustainable care. It outlines key focus areas including clinical services, surgical expansion, chronic disease management, and partnerships with local providers to ensure continuity of care.

Through both narrative and data, the document illustrates the realities on the ground, the types of conditions treated, and the measurable outcomes achieved. It emphasizes a shift from short-term care delivery to long-term systems impact, demonstrating how the organization is building sustainable healthcare solutions that extend beyond individual missions and contribute to stronger local health systems.

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