The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has received a Midwifery Education and Practice Centre of Excellence Programme (MEPCEP) training equipment valued close to GHS 40 million, on Wednesday in Accra.
The MEPCEP training equipment, advanced simulation models, and family planning commodities from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) would be used to strengthen midwifery education and reproductive health services.
The support is part of UNFPA’s long-standing partnership with Ghana to improve maternal health outcomes.
Upon receiving the equipment, Dr Ayensu-Danquah thanked UNFPA for its continued support and said the resources will significantly improve the quality of midwifery training across Ghana.
She noted that the Ministry expects beneficiary institutions to use the equipment solely for skills development and maintain strict accountability.
She added that the investments will help build a stronger midwifery workforce and improve care for mothers and newborns as Ghana works toward universal health coverage.
The Country Representative of UNFPA, Dr Wilfred Ochan, stated that the investment will enhance practical training for midwives, increase access to family planning, and contribute to reducing maternal mortality nationwide.
He noted that more than one million couples have benefitted from UNFPA-supplied contraceptives this year, helping prevent unintended pregnancies and saving hundreds of lives.
Grace Acheampong, ISD
