Deputy Health Minister storms Eastern Region as 34 maternal deaths recorded in 2026
According to the Deputy Minister, maternal mortality remains one of the most important indicators of the strength of a country’s healthcare system because it has far-reaching consequences for newborn survival, child development and family welfare.
Grace Ayensu- Danquah has expressed concern over Ghana’s persistently high maternal mortality rate, warning that unless urgent interventions are strengthened, the country could record more than 1,000 maternal deaths by the end of the year.
Ayensu-Danquah said preliminary data from the Ghana Health Service shows maternal deaths from January to May 2026 are already higher than the same period last year, underscoring the need for urgent action.
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