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The aim was to evaluate the impact of a quality improvement project on reducing maternal and perinatal mortality in Ghana.

Health system strengthening to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths in Central Region of Ghana – project approach

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Randomized trial reduces maternal and perinatal mortality in Ghana, indicating effective health system interventions.

The aim was to evaluate the impact of a quality improvement project on reducing maternal and perinatal mortality in Ghana.
Before-after impact evaluation study over 3 years (2021-2023)
Interventions included training health staff in life-saving skills and implementing a maternal death tracker
Data collection from DHIMS2 and stakeholder sensitization meetings
Skilled delivery rate increased from 61.6% to 63.9%
Maternal mortality ratio declined by 25.3% and neonatal deaths by 45.2%
Reported audited maternal deaths improved from 78.7% to 100%

Owusu-Sarpong et al. (2026) studied this question.

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