Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has disclosed that 986 pregnant women died in Ghana in 2024, with the country’s maternal mortality ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births.
She described maternal mortality as a major public health challenge, stressing that no woman should lose her life while giving birth. According to her, reducing preventable maternal deaths remains one of the government’s top priorities.
Speaking during the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme tour in Accra on Thursday, August 6, Dr Ayensu-Danquah said the exercise is aimed at assessing the quality of maternal healthcare services, identifying gaps in the health system and developing interventions to improve outcomes for mothers across the country.
“In 2024, 986 pregnant women died,” she said.
The Deputy Minister emphasised the need to strengthen primary healthcare, noting that well-equipped health centres play a critical role in detecting high-risk pregnancies early and ensuring timely referrals for specialist care when necessary.
She also announced that the government would address infrastructure and equipment challenges at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of broader efforts to improve maternal healthcare services and enhance outcomes for expectant mothers.
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