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KOICA, GHS partner to reduce maternal and newborn deaths
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Key Points
- The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have launched a new partnership called the “KOICA-RAMCA Network of Practice.”
- The initiative, backed by a $13 million USD commitment from the Korean government, aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths in the Ashanti, Eastern, and Central regions of Ghana over 4-5 years.
- It focuses on empowering midwives and general nurses at CHPS compounds and health centers through enhanced skills, knowledge, and attitudes, alongside clinical mentorship from experts.
- The project seeks to improve the management of complications at the primary healthcare level, thereby reducing unnecessary referrals to district and teaching hospitals.
- Additionally, the collaboration will provide leadership training for frontline health workers and supply essential logistics, life-saving medicines, and diagnostic equipment.
Why This Matters
This partnership is crucial for Ghana as it directly tackles the pressing issue of high maternal and newborn mortality rates, particularly in three key regions. By strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure, building the capacity of frontline health workers, and providing essential resources, it aims to significantly improve health outcomes and reduce the burden on higher-level facilities. This initiative represents a substantial foreign investment and a strategic collaboration to enhance Ghana's public health system and human capital.
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