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 ...
Kenya’s winner‑take‑all presidential elections have frequently ignited ethnic tensions and unrest, as seen in the 2007–08 and 2017 polls, where disputes along tribal lines led to violence and displacement Wikipedia Council on Foreign Relations . The Rotational Presidential System (RPS) would mandate that the presidency rotate among Kenya’s major regions—such as Coast, Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Central, Eastern, Nairobi, and North Eastern—with only candidates from the designated region eligible to contest each election Wikipedia . Furthermore, having the Deputy President (DP) hail from a different region—ideally from a contrasting ethnic bloc like Luo‑Nyanza when the Coast supplies the President—would foster regional balance and encourage cross‑regional partnerships Wikipedia . All other elective posts (Governor, Senator, MP, MCA, Women Rep) would continue under the existing popular‑vote system. This proposal aims to lessen ethnic polarization, guarantee inclusivity for marginali...
