Maternal death is a major global health issue with the highest impact in low-income
countries. Despite some modest decline in the maternal mortality rates in Ghana since the …

Maternal mortality has been a health concern for many developing countries. The study
undertook a comprehensive maternal mortality audit at the Wa Regional Hospital in order to …

Objective. This study examines the leading causes of maternal mortality in Ghana, classifies
the main causes of maternal deaths and suggests how maternal care can be improved …

Objective: To determine the yearly maternal mortality ratio over the period 2006-2010 and
trends in the causes of 139 audited maternal deaths from 2008-2010 at the Tamale …

Background Ghana's maternal mortality ratio remains high despite efforts made to meet
Millennium Development Goal 5. A number of studies have been conducted on maternal …

Objective Data on maternal mortality varies by region and data source. Accurate local-level
data are essential to appreciate its burden. This study uses autopsy results to assess …

Background: Maternal mortality remains a public health concern in low income countries
particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where majority (62%) of maternal deaths occurs. In …

A 6-year (2004-2009) review of maternal deaths is presented to establish particular trends at
the eastern regional hospital (1 of 10 regional hospitals in Ghana). There were a total of 191 …

Background Maternal mortality is high in Africa, especially in Kenya where there is evidence
of insufficient progress towards Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Five, which is to …

Background. Maternal mortality has remained a challenge in Tanzania. The Tanzania
Demographic and Health Survey 2015‐16 has shown that the problem has been increasing …