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What is driving maternal deaths in Ghana? - Forensic pathologist explains

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What is driving maternal deaths in Ghana? - Forensic pathologist explains

Sometimes we attribute some of them to things like hypertensive-related conditions, which, of course, involve not only the heart but also some vital organs like the kidneys, heart and so forth.

Speaking on the JoyNews on August 10, 2026, Prof Ossei-Sampene said the causes of maternal deaths are numerous and could involve conditions affecting vital organs, including the heart and kidneys.

File photo of a pregnant woman A consultant forensic pathologist, Professor Paul Ossei-Sampene, has disclosed that hypertension-related conditions account for about 40.

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