Ghana targets 20% annual reduction in maternal deaths – Health Minister

He explained that the government’s commitment to reducing maternal mortality had informed the launch of the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER), which seeks to strengthen the country’s response to emergencies threatening the lives of pregnant women and mothers.

The 20 per cent annual reduction target forms part of the government’s broader efforts to improve maternal healthcare and prevent deaths that could be avoided through effective interventions and access to quality health services.

The initiative is expected to support Ghana’s efforts to improve maternal health outcomes by strengthening emergency responses and ensuring pregnant women and mothers receive timely and appropriate medical care.