ACCRA — Ghana is expanding its maternal and newborn healthcare programme as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and reduce preventable maternal and infant complications across the country.

The initiative focuses on strengthening prenatal services, skilled birth attendance, neonatal intensive care, postnatal follow-up, and community-based healthcare support for mothers and newborns.

Healthcare experts say improving maternal and newborn care remains one of Ghana’s most important public-health priorities. Expanded access to quality pregnancy care, emergency obstetric services, newborn screening, and early medical intervention is expected to improve survival rates and long-term health outcomes.

The programme also includes enhanced training for midwives, nurses, and community health workers while expanding digital health monitoring systems that help track maternal and infant care more efficiently.

Health officials believe stronger collaboration between hospitals, local clinics, and community healthcare workers will improve continuity of care, particularly in underserved communities.

The expanded maternal and newborn health programme reflects Ghana’s continued investment in preventive healthcare, family wellbeing, and stronger public-health services for future generations.