Pre-Eclampsia Crisis: Greater Accra Region Sees 170 Maternal Deaths in 2023
Accra, Ghana – The Greater Accra Region saw a total of 170 maternal deaths in 2023, with 20 percent attributed to eclampsia, a serious condition that can occur in pregnant women with high blood pressure. Dr. Akosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong, the Regional Director of Health Services, shared this troubling statistic during a recent event. Eclampsia poses a significant threat to both the mother and baby, often resulting in seizures, coma, and potential fatalities. It typically develops …