Taadi Mayor Launches his book on December 2
The event which is being
organized under the theme “Support
the Mothers and Babies to Survive” will
have the Western Regional Public Health Nurse as a Guest Speaker.
Asked
about what motivated him to write the book, the Taadi Mayor said “After
witnessing a delivery conducted by a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) in my
hometown in 2013, I decided to find out why some women in the locality
preferred the services of a TBA despite the availability of trained midwives”
According to him approximately 800 women die every day
across the globe as result of avoidable causes related to pregnancy and
childbirth.
"In Ghana almost 60 of women die each week from causes related to pregnancy and birth", he added.
Obed also revealed that in the year 2016, 92 maternal deaths were recorded in the western region, which according to him translates that "for every 100,000 deliveries done in the region, 148 women will end up dead". Meanwhile 42% of deliveries in the region are conducted by traditional birth attendants.
"In Ghana almost 60 of women die each week from causes related to pregnancy and birth", he added.
Obed also revealed that in the year 2016, 92 maternal deaths were recorded in the western region, which according to him translates that "for every 100,000 deliveries done in the region, 148 women will end up dead". Meanwhile 42% of deliveries in the region are conducted by traditional birth attendants.
All hope is not lost since according to a recent review, around 20-30%
of these mortalities could be reduced by implementing skilled birth care services.
The event will be a forum to discuss maternal, neonatal and child health issues with emphasis on how to achieve 80% skilled delivery coverage target set by the region.
The event will be a forum to discuss maternal, neonatal and child health issues with emphasis on how to achieve 80% skilled delivery coverage target set by the region.
Aside blogging, Obed Ofori Bangdome is an Entrepreneur, Author and Senior Technical Officer at the Western Regional Public Health Division. He is a product of College of Health and Well-being and holds a Diploma certificate in Disease Control.
The event is free to the general public and it is in partnership with Paragon 99.9 fm and Pilolo Ghana.
Copy of the book can be pre-ordered online at Amazon, LAP and More Books
Nice piece . We need such education in our societies.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful my boss. God richly bless you 👍🙏
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