Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Postpartum Haemorrhage: A Practical Summary of WHO 2025 Recommendations Introduction Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality globally , accounting for nearly one in five maternal deaths worldwide. The majority of these deaths are preventable through timely prevention, early diagnosis, and standardised treatment. Recognising persistent gaps in care, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), released consolidated evidence-based guidelines in 2025 to harmonise global practice and accelerate reductions in maternal deaths. This article summarises the key recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage , translating the guideline table into practical guidance for frontline health workers and health ...
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Excluded from President Ruto's Inner Circle: Growing Rift in Kenya's Top Leadership
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Excluded from President Ruto's Inner Circle: Growing Rift in Kenya's Top Leadership I n a startling development that signals potential cracks within Kenya's highest office, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come forward with claims of being systematically excluded from President William Ruto’s inner circle. Gachagua, who served as a key ally during the 2022 election campaign, revealed that he has been kicked out of critical channels of communication, including the president's official WhatsApp group, making it difficult for him to coordinate presidential functions and contribute to key government activities. This exclusion, according to Gachagua, stems from individuals within President Ruto's close-knit circle who are actively working to create a wedge between the two leaders. “The people around the president are making me look bad in front of him,” Gachagua alleged, indicating that this isolation has made it difficult for him t...
