Ghana's Deputy Health Minister Reports 986 Maternal Deaths in 2024, Flagging Digital Health Urgency

Ghana's Deputy Health Minister has reported that 986 pregnant women died in the country in 2024, providing a concrete official figure for maternal mortality. The statistic directly strengthens the case for digital health and healthtech interventions targeting maternal care in Ghana, a gap previously framed in the context of African fintech models addressing childbirth financial risk.