Ghana on Monday April 7, 2025, joined the world in observing this year's World Health Day, with a call on the government to invest in midwives and their care models.

Dr Frank Lule, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Ghana, speaking at a ceremony in Accra, described midwifery care as a cost-effective way to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. "Midwifery care models where midwives provide ongoing support to pregnant women and babies after birth have shown to improve survival while reducing preterm birth and unnecessary medical interventions," he said.

Dr Lule said that World Health Day offered a chance to recognize global achievements, including a 40 per cent decline in maternal mortality and a 50 per cent reduction in infant mortality over the past two decades.

He noted that, despite global progress, Ghana's maternal and child health indicators remain far from the target of 70 per 1,000 live births by 2030.