The ministry of health has approved post abortion guidelines, a pocket guide for healthcare providers on how to handle complications resulting from abortions. The purpose of the book is to equip service providers with the necessary knowledge and skills on the prevention of post-abortion deaths. The PAC guidebook complements the already existing PAC reference manual, PAC curriculum and other training packages offered by the ministry of health. More: Caroline Mwatha's death in botched abortion spotlights 'killer' backstreet clinicsKioko said the guidelines, which will be launched officially soon, were developed following wide consultations between the ministry's Reproductive and Maternal Health Services Unit and experts. "It is envisioned that the use of this pocket guide will contribute to the universal health coverage and by extension Vision 2030 through improvement of maternal and newborn health in Kenya," said Kioko.

Source: The Star February 26, 2019 17:48 UTC