The management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has convened a crucial meeting with the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and other stakeholders as part of concerted efforts to find lasting solutions to the perennial problem of high maternal mortality rates in the region.
The meeting, attended by representatives of the major peripheral hospitals which refer cases to KATH, focused on devising comprehensive strategies to curb the high maternal mortality rates at the hospital and in the region over the years.
Among the key issues discussed at the
brainstorming session were the need for early referral of maternal cases,
enhancement of emergency response for maternal cases, improvement in prenatal
care services and enhanced capacity building in obstetric care for healthcare
professionals in peripheral hospitals.
Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah, the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of KATH commended the representatives of the various stakeholders
for their prompt response to the invitation and called for a collective
commitment to ending what he described as “the unacceptably high maternal
mortality cases” that were being recorded.
He said KATH as the sole tertiary hospital in the region was at the receiving end of virtually all the difficult maternal cases in this part of the country.
“However, it is important to point out that for the hospital to effectively handle these referred cases, all stakeholders must commit themselves to playing their respective roles so that such patients do not get to the hospital so late that they cannot be saved”, he stressed.
The Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Emmanuel Tinkorang, also emphasized the significance of a united approach in addressing the challenges of reducing maternal mortality rates in the region.
“Reversing the high maternal mortality rates requires a collective effort from all stakeholders in the healthcare delivery system and we must all explore ways to enhance coordination and communication in our response to the management of maternal healthcare emergencies”, he stated.
Representatives from Manhyia Government Hospital, Tafo Government Hospital, South Suntreso Government, KATH, National Ambulance Service and Nkawie District Hospital, among others, attended the meeting.
All the stakeholders agreed and committed themselves to the implementation of educational programmes to raise awareness within local communities, early detection and management of potential complicated maternal cases and encouraging regular antenatal visits as ways to help in addressing the maternal mortality scourge.
The commitment of all participating institutions to collaborate on this critical issue signals a promising step towards a more robust maternal healthcare system in the region. The shared goal is to create a safer environment for expectant mothers, ensuring that they receive timely and effective medical attention throughout their pregnancy and childbirth journey.
As the hospital takes proactive steps to address this critical issue, hopes are high that the newly unveiled plan will not only reduce maternal mortality but also set a precedent for improved healthcare outcomes across the region.
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