The Ministry of Health has acquired MEPCEP training equipment, advanced simulation models, and family planning commodities from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to enhance midwifery education and reproductive health services.
Valued at nearly GHS 40 million, this support is part of UNFPA’s enduring partnership with Ghana aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.
UNFPA Country Representative Dr. Wilfred Ochan remarked that this investment will bolster practical training for midwives, expand access to family planning, and aid in the reduction of maternal mortality across the nation.
He highlighted that over one million couples have benefited from contraceptives provided by UNFPA this year, which has helped avert unintended pregnancies and saved numerous lives.
Upon receiving the equipment, Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, expressed gratitude to UNFPA for its ongoing support and stated that these resources will significantly enhance the quality of midwifery training throughout Ghana.
She stressed that the Ministry anticipates that the recipient institutions will utilize the equipment exclusively for skills development and uphold rigorous accountability.
The Deputy Minister indicated that these investments will contribute to the establishment of a more robust midwifery workforce and improve care for mothers and newborns as Ghana strives for universal health coverage.
