Ghana’s Ministry of Health has initiated a national strategy targeting a 30 percent reduction in maternal deaths within two years, focusing on 11 high-burden referral and teaching hospitals. This urgent measure follows concerning 2025 data revealing 965 institutional maternal deaths, with nearly half occurring in these key facilities.
Addressing a National Emergency
Deputy Health Minister Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah declared maternal mortality a national emergency at the National Maternal Mortality Reduction Action and Response Programme (MMARP) Stakeholder Consultative Meeting. The meeting, themed
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