In Ghana, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported that nearly 1,000 women lost their lives during childbirth last year, marking a maternal mortality ratio of approximately 122 deaths per 100,000 live births. This figure is significantly higher than the World Health Organization's (WHO) target of 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by the year 2030, set under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The increase in maternal mortality highlights ongoing public health challenges in the country.

The latest statistics from 2024 show a slight rise in the institutional maternal mortality ratio, which increased from 109 to 110 deaths per 100,000 live births. This trend suggests that despite efforts to reduce maternal deaths, Ghana is still facing serious obstacles in safeguarding maternal health. Such statistics reinforce the need for improved healthcare services and greater accessibility, especially for expectant mothers in remote and underserved areas.

At the announcement event in Accra, Dr. Kennedy T. C. Brightson, the Director of the Family Health Division of the GHS, unveiled a five-year initiative titled "Improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Service Delivery by Strengthening the Network of Practice (NoP) in Ghana." This project aims to address the pressing issues surrounding maternal and child health in Ghana, underlining a commitment to improving health outcomes and achieving the SDGs related to maternal health over the coming years.