Akosua Manu Demands Parliamentary Probe Into Ridge Hospital Death, Rising Maternal Death
The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called on Parliament to institute a bipartisan inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana. Read More... The post Akosua Manu Demands Parliamentary Probe Into Ridge Hospital Death, Rising Maternal Death appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Akosua Manu, an advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana following the death of Theresa Boakye Dua at Ridge Hospital. Theresa, a 31-year-old woman, died after a Caesarean section, with her husband accusing the facility of negligence.
The incident is not isolated, according to Manu, who noted that Ghana has made progress but remains alarmingly high in maternal deaths. She blames the situation on systemic challenges, including foreign exposure, lack of routine training, overworking of medical personnel, and stigma around Caesarean sections. Manu calls for an investigation involving the Ghana Medical Association, Ghana Health Service, religious bodies, and stakeholders, as the situation is deeply concerning for the entire nation. The Ridge Hospital has not yet responded to the allegations.
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