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Maternal mortality needs stronger existential response – Akosua Manu

By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Maternal mortality needs stronger existential response – Akosua Manu

Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu has called for a stronger national response to Ghana’s maternal mortality crisis, saying the problem requires sustained action beyond announcements and photo opportunities.

She said the stark disparity highlighted the urgent need to strengthen emergency obstetric care and address systemic weaknesses within Ghana’s maternal health system.

Her comments come ahead of the launch of the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) on Monday, September 14, 2026.

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