The Upper East Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported that the region recorded 40 maternal deaths in 2024.
In 2021, the region recorded 43 maternal deaths, 27 in 2022, and 33 in 2023, according to Dr.
Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng, the Regional Director of the GHS.
He disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2024 annual performance review meeting of the Service in Bolgatanga.