Ghana

The Context

In the past decade, Ghana has made significant strides in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. By increasing immunizations and essential health care for pregnant women, new mothers, and newborn children, the next generation is getting a healthier start at life. Despite these improvements, some areas of the country continue to see alarming health disparities, particularly in the northern regions where 19% of children are chronically malnourished and over 50% of primary health facilities lack basic infrastructure and essential medical equipment.

Our Impact

Improving Health Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

Project HOPE and the Department of State are partnering with Ghana Health Services and the Ghana Ministry of Health on the Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) program, which seeks to improve maternal, neonatal, and child health for underserved communities in Ghana. The program focuses on strengthening obstetric, newborn, and child health services, as well as addressing malnutrition, malaria, and antimicrobial resistance in six regions. This program also works across Ghana to improve teaching hospitals and hospitals servicing high volumes of mothers, newborns, and children worldwide.

In Ghana, Project HOPE is creating sustainable improvements in the health system that will benefit mothers, newborns, and children for years to come. To bolster this work, Project HOPE is also integrating global health security and other workforce capacity strengthening activities into the IHP program.

Our History in Ghana

Project HOPE began working in Ghana in January 2024, responding to flooding caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage. The team donated essential items to the Ketu South District Hospital and to community members impacted by the flooding, including menstrual pads, face masks, water purifying tablets, and medicines. In July 2024, Project HOPE launched the Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) to improve maternal, neonatal, and child health outcomes.