Can a preterm baby weighing just 770 grams survive? At Bungoma County Referral Hospital, the answer is yes.<\/p>\n
For Olivia Otisa, the journey has been one of heartbreak, resilience and hope. After her water broke at just 19 weeks of pregnancy, she was urgently referred to Bungoma County Referral Hospital, where she later delivered premature twins. Sadly, one of the babies passed away shortly after birth, but the second twin, Baby Favour, defied the odds.<\/p>\n Born weighing only 770 grams, Baby Favour required specialized neonatal care and constant monitoring. Through the dedication, expertise and compassionate care of the hospital’s neonatal team, the tiny fighter has continued to make remarkable progress, giving hope not only to the family but also to many parents facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n Olivia describes the experience as emotional but inspiring. Having endured the pain of losing one baby while fighting for the survival of the other, she remains grateful to the healthcare workers who never gave up on Baby Favour.<\/p>\n Speaking on the milestoneDr. Makokha Felistus Consultant Neonatologist “Our neonatal unit is well equipped and staffed with dedicated specialists, including a neonatologist and trained neonatal nurses. These improvements have greatly enhanced the survival of premature babies, even those born with extremely low birth weights,” she said.<\/p>\n Dr. Makokha urged expectant mothers to seek care in well-equipped health facilities whenever they experience signs of preterm labour. The story of Baby Favour is a powerful testament to the life-saving services available at Bungoma County Referral Hospital. It reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing quality, specialized maternal and newborn care, ensuring that even the smallest and most vulnerable babies have a chance to survive and thrive.<\/p>\n Every tiny heartbeat matters. Every life counts. At Bungoma County Referral Hospital, hope begins here<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Gloria Situma -Communication Officer, BCRH Can a preterm baby weighing just 770 grams survive? At Bungoma County Referral Hospital, the answer is yes. For Olivia Otisa, the journey has been one of heartbreak, resilience and hope. After her water broke at just 19 weeks of pregnancy, she was urgently referred to Bungoma County […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14080,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260711-WA0009-225x300.jpg\")
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\nat Bungoma County Referral Hospital, noted that prematurity remains one of the leading causes of newborn illness and death worldwide. However, she said the hospital has significantly improved outcomes for premature babies through investment in modern neonatal care, specialized equipment and a highly skilled team.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260711-WA0005-225x300.jpg\")
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\n“We want to encourage all mothers that if they develop preterm labour, it is important to deliver in a facility that has the capacity to provide specialized newborn care. Early intervention can save lives,” she emphasized.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260711-WA0014-300x225.jpg\")
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