Assin Nsueam: The Assin South District Health Directorate recorded zero maternal mortality for the year 2023.
According to Ghana News Agency, the achievement was announced during the directorate's 2023/24 annual performance review meeting at Assin Nsueam. The meeting convened health officials, stakeholders, and community leaders, focusing on the theme: 'Strengthening Outbreak Preparedness; the Importance of Surveillance, Coordination and Community Engagement.'
Mrs. Susana Bill, Assin South District Director of Health, acknowledged that the accomplishment resulted from the directorate's commitment to providing quality maternal healthcare services in the district. "We are thrilled to report that not a single maternal mortality was recorded in our district over the past year," she stated.
Mrs. Bill highlighted that the Directorate implemented various interventions aimed at reducing maternal mortality, including the training of healthcare workers, provision of emergency obstetric care, and the promotion of antenatal health services. She emphasized that the success was a testament to the hard work and dedication of healthcare workers who ensured pregnant women in the district received optimal care.
Stakeholders and community leaders hailed this achievement as a breakthrough, commending the directorate for their commitment to improving maternal healthcare in the district. Additionally, the district reported no cholera cases, attributed to extensive education on personal hygiene across schools, markets, institutions, lorry stations, and churches.