The number of maternal death cases reported in the Ahafo region during the first half of 2023 has alarmed Ahafo Regional Minister George Boakye.
He has urged the Regional Health Directorate to exert greater effort in combating this alarming trend.
During the Goaso-based Ahafo Regional Health Directorate’s 2023 Mid-Year Performance Review Meeting, the Minister expressed his worries.
He pointed out that despite the dedicated efforts of healthcare workers, the region has seen a significant rise in maternal deaths compared to the same period last year, which is deeply troubling.
Mr Boakye emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting that the reported figures for maternal deaths in the first half of this year are alarming.
He urged the Regional Health Directorate to strengthen its strategies and interventions to effectively curb this rise in maternal mortality.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kwabena Boakye Boateng, the Ahafo Director for the Ghana Health Service, echoed the Minister’s concerns.
In an interview with Adom News, he acknowledged that maternal deaths remain a critical issue in the Ahafo Region, despite the efforts of healthcare staff.
Dr Boateng disclosed that while the region recorded three cases of maternal deaths within the first six months last year, the number has risen to ten cases for the same period this year.
He revealed that the Directorate is currently conducting a comprehensive assessment to identify the underlying causes of this increase and to develop targeted strategies for its prevention.
The Ahafo Regional Health Directorate’s commitment to addressing this pressing issue is evident as they work to ensure that every mother in the region receives quality healthcare and experiences safe pregnancies and childbirth.