Akosua Manu pushes for national emergency response to maternal deaths
She is urging Parliament to institute a bipartisan inquiry into the deaths of women during pregnancy and childbirth amid rising concerns over maternal mortality in the country.
Ghanaian gender and social protection advisor Akosua Manu has called for a national emergency response to address the country's alarming maternal mortality rates. In a Facebook post following the death of Theresa Boakye at Ridge Hospital, Kozie emphasized the urgent need for Parliament to conduct a bipartisan inquiry into maternal deaths.
She highlighted that 965 women lost their lives to pregnancy-related complications in 2025 alone, with many mothers and babies not surviving the childbirth experience. Kozie stressed the importance of understanding the causes behind these deaths, including emergency obstetric care, blood availability, referral systems, staffing, response times, and health facility conditions.
She urged the inquiry to result in clear recommendations, timelines, and accountability measures for implementation. Kozie called on national stakeholders to treat maternal mortality as a crisis demanding sustained political commitment, improved health systems, and accountability for outcomes. She expressed confidence in Ghana's ability to improve and urged decisive action to ensure childbirth is a joyful experience rather than a preventable tragedy.
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