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Unsafe induced abortions, major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Ghana – Lecturer
Unsafe induced abortions are a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Ghana which raises serious public health concerns, Dr Susan Ama Amuasi,...
Pneumonia tops 10 causes of mortality in Nkwanta South Municipality
The 2022 Performance review of the Nkwanta South Municipal Health Directorate has revealed that pneumonia, stroke, Sepsis and other seven diseases recorded top 10...
50 percent of mortality in pregnant women caused by Hypertension
Dr Derrick Darko, Medical Officer at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), says hypertension accounts for about 50 per cent of maternal deaths that occurred...
‘Rate of cervical cancer mortality in Ghana remains high’
Cervical cancer has been identified as the third most common cancer in the world, and the leading cause of death in women.
Dr Mrs Anita...
Women must learn about pregnancy issues to reduce mortality – Midwife
Women, especially expectant mothers, have been advised to learn about pregnancy issues as a measure to help reduce the high mortality in the country.
Ms...
