The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a marked improvement in the number of pregnant women delivering safely at health facilities in the Asutifi South District.
Health officials revealed that skilled deliveries in the district increased from 80.9 percent in 2024 to 94 percent in 2025.
The development was announced at Hwidiem during the Asutifi South District Health Directorate’s 2025 annual performance review meeting.
Speaking to Adom News, the District Health Director, Thomas Suuri, attributed the improvement to intensive public education campaigns and strengthened referral systems within the district’s health facilities.
He also noted that Out-Patient Department (OPD) attendance rose by 2.2 percent, indicating that more residents are seeking healthcare services at the facilities.
Meanwhile, the Health Committee Chairperson for the district, Nana Ama Asieduaa, commended health workers for their dedication to improving healthcare delivery.
She highlighted that interventions introduced by the directorate have contributed to a significant reduction in cases of malaria, diabetes, hypertension, and maternal mortality compared to previous years.
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