Nurse Yunbow Michael Jordan, a dedicated community health nurse in Bonkro,
Afram Plains South District, Eastern Region, went above and beyond to
deliver a pregnant woman’s baby. Nurse Yunbow, who is reportedly a BSc.
Public Health student nurse at Wisconsin International University
College, took charge when the CHP compound facility lacked a delivery
bed.
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Justina Kwame, the expectant mother, is said to have arrived at the clinic on Friday, December 29, 2023, hoping to give birth to her child.
However, with the absence of a delivery bed, Nurse Yunbow had to act swiftly. Without hesitation, he decided to transport Justina to the Maame Krobo clinic. Little did they anticipate that labor would commence during their journey, adding an unforeseen twist to the situation.
Unfazed by the challenging circumstances, Nurse Yunbow remained composed and collected. With his expertise and determination, he successfully delivered a healthy baby boy right in the tricycle. Recognizing the urgency for immediate medical attention, both mother and newborn were promptly transferred to Maame Krobo clinic.
Giving an account of what happened, Nurse Yunbow said, “They came to Bonkro to deliver, but we don’t have a delivery bed, so we were taking her to Krobo when labor set in, and I had to deliver her in the tricycle. We didn’t have water and other delivery items with us, but we managed. When we reached the next community, we requested water to keep both mother and baby clean.”
Lack of Delivery Equipment in Most Hospitals
Startling data from the Eastern Regional Health Directorate has brought to light alarming statistics on maternal deaths. In 2021 alone, a staggering 89 institutional maternal mortalities were recorded.
The situation remained distressing as 62 cases were reported between January and September of 2022. Dr. Winfred Ofosu, the Eastern Regional Health Director, expressed profound concern regarding the soaring number of maternal deaths in the region. He emphasized that each loss of a mother carries immense social implications for both families and communities.
Dr. Ofosu clarified the far-reaching effects, which included spouses losing their cherished wives and children becoming orphans. It is impossible to overstate the effect on society as a whole. He also emphasized the clear link between the high rates of disability among women and maternal fatalities. Remarkably, for every mother who dies, another fifteen or so women suffer from various disabilities as a result of problems during pregnancy or childbirth.
The “Zero Tolerance for Maternal Deaths” project was introduced in 2022 by the Eastern Regional Health Directorate of Ghana Health Service in an attempt to address this pressing problem head-on. This project, with the slogan “Stop Preventable Maternal Deaths and Disability,” seeks to solve the urgent issue and guarantee that no more lives are lost to avoidable causes.
