For President Mahama, every mother must live. What about you?
For most families, childbirth is a moment of hope, joy and new beginnings. I believe that is exactly how God intended it to be. Yet for too many women in our dear country, pregnancy and childbirth remain dangerous journeys. Preventable complications continue to claim lives despite significant improvements in access to healthcare and antenatal services. … The post For President Mahama, every…
President John Dramani Mahama's commitment to ending maternal mortality in Ghana has galvanized the Ministry of Health to take decisive action. Despite impressive progress reducing maternal deaths by more than 700 per 100,000 live births since 2000, the country still lags far behind the Sustainable Development Goal target of under 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.
President Mahama has made maternal health a national priority, recognizing that saving mothers' lives is a moral imperative and shared responsibility. The Maternal Mortality Action and Response Plan (MMARP) aims to accelerate progress by ensuring every pregnant woman receives timely, quality and life-saving care.
The MMARP acknowledges that access to care alone is insufficient. Women may attend multiple antenatal visits but still face fatal complications if emergency care, referral systems or critical services are delayed or unavailable. Therefore, the government is not only focusing on access but also improving the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of care.
During a working tour of the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions, the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, engaged with key stakeholders to identify gaps and develop practical solutions. She met with health managers, frontline professionals and development partners to discuss strengthening emergency obstetric care, improving referral systems and deepening accountability across health facilities.
Traditional leaders, religious figures and community influencers also play a crucial role in promoting maternal health awareness and encouraging women to seek care early. The Asantehene and Ga Mantse have pledged their support, emphasizing that maternal health is a collective responsibility.
While the challenge is daunting, most maternal deaths are preventable with timely care and a strong health system supported by community engagement. The Ministry of Health calls upon every Ghanaian to join the effort by supporting pregnant women in their families and communities, encouraging timely antenatal care, safe deliveries and immediate care during complications. By working together, Ghana can make maternal mortality a thing of the past and ensure a future where no woman dies while giving life.
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