Audio By Carbonatix
Following a Joy News special assignment documentary, “Next to Die,” by Seth Kwame Boateng the Mother and Baby Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is living up to its mandate.
The documentary highlighted the needless deaths of mothers and babies at the hospital due to congestion at the unit.
The documentary kick-started a fundraising campaign, spearheaded by First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, that eventually led to the refurbishment of the unit into an ultramodern facility.
Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department at the hospital, Dr Gerald Owusu Asubonteng told Joy News that from 2017 to 2018, the facility recorded 135 maternal deaths.
However, mortality figures at the facility dropped significantly after the refurbished unit was handed over to the hospital.
He added that, previously, the hospital had just eight beds at the first stage of labour.
“Now we have 17,” he said.
The recovery area which had only two beds which forced new mothers to make do with the floor now has nine beds.
Latest Stories
-
Mahamud Iddi wins TCL Electronics worth GH¢100,000 in EGL’s Akye3de3 Kese3 Promotion
2 hours -
Lands Minister, NAIMOS mourn fallen soldier killed during anti-galamsey operation in Obuasi
3 hours -
Ghana Impact Project donates $20k to restore mobility for children
3 hours -
JoyNews’ Kwaku Asante named Best Radio and TV Journalist in Parliamentary Reporting
4 hours -
Education Ministry updates EMIS indicators to strengthen ICT integration in schools
4 hours -
Interior Ministry declares Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day public holidays
4 hours -
President Mahama directs Finance Ministry to disburse $78m for completion of Takoradi–Agona-Nkwanta road
5 hours -
Interior Minister lauds NIA staff for dedication, pledges continued government support
5 hours -
First Atlantic Bank will run a “proper and decent business” to protect shareholder value – CEO
5 hours -
First Atlantic Bank targets African expansion as IPO strengthens capital, governance
5 hours -
First Atlantic Bank CEO attributes IPO and GSE listing decision to renewed confidence in Ghana’s economy
6 hours -
GPL 2025/26: Bechem United end All Blacks 6-game unbeaten run
6 hours -
Eggs fly off shelves as shoppers throng The Multimedia Group’s X’mas Egg Market on final day
7 hours -
Bankable energy: Why Africa’s downstream sector is the next global investment frontier
7 hours -
Working Capital Management: Do’s and don’ts to consider for 2026
8 hours