Are hospitals prepared to support newborn survival? - An evaluation of eight first-referral level hospitals in Kenya.

Are hospitals prepared to support newborn survival? - An evaluation of eight first-referral level hospitals in Kenya.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the availability of resources that support the provision of basic neonatal care in eight first-referral level (district) hospitals in Kenya. METHODS: We selected two hospitals each from four of Kenya's eight provinces with the aim of representing the diversity of this part...

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Main Authors:	Opondo, C, Ntoburi, S, Wagai, J, Wafula, J, Wasunna, A, Were, F, Wamae, A, Migiro, S, Irimu, G, English, M
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2009

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