The Eastern Regional Focal Person for Maternal Health, Doris Darkoa Mantey, disclosed to the media that the Eastern Region recorded 18 maternal deaths between January and May 2025.
She highlighted that most of these fatalities occurred at prayer camps where expectant mothers opted to deliver.
Mr Adu Mantey expressed deep concern over the situation, emphasising the urgent need for targeted education to encourage pregnant women to prioritise hospital deliveries.
She stressed that men of God lack the requisite expertise in child delivery compared to midwives. "Midwives undergo rigorous training to handle complications, which is why every pregnant woman should deliver at a hospital for their safety," she underscored.
