Maternal deaths in Bo district Drop by 68.8 percent
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Minister of Health Dr Austin Demby and Chief Medical Officer Dr Mustapha Kabba met with healthcare workers and community members in Bo, Sierra Leone, to review maternal health progress.
The meeting took place as part of the 300 Days of Activism for Triple Zero campaign, an initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns.
The district recorded five maternal deaths between early July and early October 2026, a decrease from the 16 deaths recorded during the same period in 2025. This reduction follows a high mortality period earlier in the year, during which the district recorded 10 deaths in May 2026 alone. While the recent downward trend shows improvement, the district still recorded more maternal deaths overall this year than in the previous year.
The Ministry of Health reported that Sierra Leone saw a 31.3% reduction in maternal deaths nationwide during the same period. Dr Demby urged health workers to identify danger signs early and ensure that facilities are prepared to respond to emergencies at all times. The ministry plans to continue reviewing maternal deaths to find weaknesses in healthcare delivery and to ensure pregnant women receive medical attention without delays.
