Upper East Region records 33 percent increase in maternal deaths

The Upper East Region has recorded a 33 percent increase in maternal deaths.
 
This is according to figures made available at the first ordinary meeting of the Regional Coordinating Council for this year.

Last year the region recorded 44 institutional maternal deaths as against 33 in 2016.
 
The Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Windfred Ofosu said many of the deaths resulted from haemorrhage and anaemia.

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