15% of maternal mortality deaths in Kumasi are ‘imported’- Health Director
Health delivery in the Ashanti Region is under scrutiny following new revelations surrounding maternal mortality figures in the region. Available figures show the Ashanti Region accounts for almost a quarter of all national maternal deaths, but a deeper dive into the situation tells a far more complex story – one involving referral bottlenecks, peripheral staffing […]
In the Ashanti Region, 15% of maternal mortality deaths are attributed to patients referred from outside the region, according to a report by the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate. The Ashanti Region accounts for nearly a quarter of all national maternal deaths, with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) recording approximately 62% of these cases in 2025.
While 85% of maternal deaths in the region are from within Ashanti, the remaining 15% come from outside the region. Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, the regional health director, emphasized that without addressing referral bottlenecks and peripheral staffing gaps, the problem will persist. The main causes of emergency referrals to KATH include hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (30%), previous cesarean sections (19%), and other complications.
Health authorities are calling for targeted referral reforms to address these issues and reduce maternal mortality in the Ashanti Region.
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