The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, says 986 pregnant women died in Ghana in 2024, with the country\u2019s maternal mortality ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking during the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme tour in Accra on Thursday, August 6, the deputy Health Minister described maternal mortality as a major health concern and said no woman should die while giving birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah said the tour of selected health facilities in the Greater Accra Region will help identify gaps in maternal healthcare and strengthen efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn 2024, 986 pregnant women died,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah added that improving primary healthcare is key to reducing maternal deaths in Ghana, adding that health centres must be equipped to identify and refer high-risk pregnancies early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She added that the \u00a0government will also address infrastructure and equipment challenges at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to improve maternal healthcare services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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