Upper East records 27 maternal deaths despite 100% antenatal care coverage

The meeting brought together health professionals from the Upper East, Northern, and North-East regions under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) CHPS+ Project Phase II to deliberate on practical strategies to reduce maternal mortality and address other maternal and child health challenges in the three regions.

She said the KOICA CHPS+ Project Phase II aims to improve maternal and neonatal health in the Upper East and North East Regions and has been implementing several projects in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service and the Korean government through KOICA.

The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has achieved 100 per cent antenatal care coverage for pregnant women in the first half of 2026, but maternal mortality remains a major concern in the region.