A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a concerning prevalence of Postpartum depression(PPD) in Ghana with a rate of 27% among women who deliver in various healthcare facilities across the country.
Severe cases of PPD result in psychosis, a serious mental health issue.
Unfortunately, many hospitals in Ghana, including the Eastern Regional Hospital, a major regional referral facility, lack the essential medical equipment necessary for properly managing this condition, such as electroconvulsive therapy and electroencephalogram.
Electroconvulsive therapy is a widely recognized treatment for severe depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other interventions.