986 pregnant women died in Ghana in 2024 – Deputy Health Minister

Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has disclosed that 986 pregnant women died in Ghana in 2024, with the country's maternal mortality ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births.

The Deputy Minister emphasised that strengthening primary healthcare is essential to reducing maternal deaths, explaining that health centres must be adequately equipped to identify high-risk pregnancies early and refer expectant mothers for specialist care where necessary.

Speaking during the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme tour in Accra on Thursday, August 6, Dr Ayensu-Danquah said the exercise would enable health authorities to assess maternal healthcare delivery, identify critical gaps and implement measures to improve outcomes for mothers across the country.