Institutional maternal mortality in the Upper West Region has recorded a worrying increase, with 27 women losing their lives in 2025, raising fresh concerns about the state of maternal healthcare delivery in the region.
The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Josephat Ana-Imwine Nyuzaghl, made this known at the 2025 Annual Health Sector Performance Review Meeting held in Wa. He disclosed that the figure represents a steady rise over the past three years, compared to 20 deaths in 2024 and 16 in 2023.
Describing the trend as unacceptable, Dr. Nyuzaghl stressed the urgent need for intensified interventions to reverse the situation. He emphasized that maternal deaths, particularly those occurring within health facilities, are largely preventable and must be treated as a critical priority within the health system.
“No woman should die while bringing forth new life,” he stated, calling for renewed commitment from health professionals and stakeholders to address the underlying causes contributing to the rising figures.
He underscored the importance of improving access to quality maternal healthcare services, including skilled delivery, timely referrals, and emergency obstetric care, especially in hard-to-reach communities.
The Regional Director further urged collaboration among health authorities, development partners, and local communities to strengthen maternal health interventions and ensure that expectant mothers receive the care they need before, during, and after childbirth.
The rising trend, he noted, serves as a stark reminder of the work that remains to be done to safeguard maternal health and reduce preventable deaths across the Upper West Region.
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