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Infant mortality in Ghana: investing in health care infrastructure and systems

Danielle Poulin1, Gloria Nimo2, Dorian Royal2

  • 1TERSHA LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30005, United States.

Health Affairs Scholar
|May 17, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Neonatal mortality remains high globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ghana

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Neonatal Health

Background:

  • Child and infant mortality is a significant global health issue.
  • Neonatal deaths constitute nearly half of all deaths in children under five, with 2.4 million in 2020.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa faces a disproportionately high burden of neonatal mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Ghana's neonatal mortality rate and its challenges.
  • To identify key factors influencing neonatal survival in Ghana.
  • To recommend policy interventions for reducing neonatal mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of global and national neonatal mortality data.
  • Review of Ghana's healthcare accessibility and infrastructure.
  • Assessment of factors contributing to infant mortality in Ghana.

Main Results:

  • Ghana's neonatal mortality rate is 22.8 per 1000 live births, lagging behind Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Financial accessibility to care has improved, but critical infrastructure for quality healthcare remains insufficient.
  • Out-of-pocket expenses persist, hindering reductions in infant mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Investment in healthcare infrastructure, including public-private partnerships, is crucial.
  • Policy improvements in workforce development, transportation, and health insurance are needed.
  • Addressing infrastructure and financial barriers is essential to reduce neonatal mortality in Ghana.

Keywords:
Ghanachild mortalityhealth care infrastructureinfant mortalityneonatal mortalitypolicysystems thinkingworkforce development

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