986 pregnant women died in 2024 - Deputy Health Minister

She explained that the programme is aimed at assessing the quality of maternal healthcare services across the country, identifying gaps in the health system and developing interventions to improve outcomes for mothers.

She said improving primary healthcare infrastructure and services would significantly contribute to reducing maternal deaths by ensuring expectant mothers receive quality care throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

Ghana seeks to slash maternal death by 20% by end of 2026 - Health Ministry Dr Ayensu-Danquah emphasised the importance of strengthening primary healthcare, noting that well-equipped health centres are essential for the early detection of high-risk pregnancies and the timely referral of patients for specialist care.