15/11/2025
World Prematurity Day Fact Sheet from Ministry of Health Kenya & Murang'a County Government.
Preve Prematurity
Equitable access to high quality sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning and empowerment of women.
• Social behaviour change and communication on lifestyle changes to prevent preterm birth, example:
• Smoking cessation
• Improved nutrition - Increased uptake of Iron and folate-rich foods
• Recommended physical activity
• Improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health services.
• Enhanced quality of ante-natal care packages for all women, including screening for STis, high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Timely diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
