Five pregnant women died in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region in 2024, with three more maternal deaths recorded in the first quarter of 2025.
Health officials blame systemic failures in healthcare delivery and delays by expectant mothers in seeking early treatment.
The Gomoa East District has over 77,000 women of reproductive age, but only a little over 36,000 actively seek maternal care.
Antenatal coverage has seen modest growth: 47.1% in 2022, 51.3% in 2023, and 55.7% in 2024.
