Action On Preeclampsia Ghana

During the panel discussion, @KPrettykoiwah (Mama K), Executive Director of @apec_gh, told her story of surviving multiple hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, the tragic loss of three of her babies, and her journey to advocate for quality maternal healthcare so no mother has to endure what she did. #IMNHC2026

Mama K shared how lack of information and support during her pregnancies left her questioning what she did wrong, highlighting gaps in healthcare systems. She emphasised the need for partnership between providers and mothers to ensure safe, informed pregnancies for all women. #IMNHC2026

📅 Date: Thursday March 19, 2026 🕒 Time: 16:00-17:30 EAT | 15:00-16:30 CAT | 14:00-15:30 WAT/CET | 09:00-10:30 EDT Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Looking forward to your participation! Thank you.

🌍📢 Hello APEC Community & Partners! Ahead of the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026, we invite you to a timely webinar: Saving lives of mothers and newborns – Women’s voices on pre-eclampsia: A conversation to drive change ahead of IMNHC 2026.

Today is #InternationalWomensDay We love and appreciate our community of strong supporters and advocates! ❤️

Therefore, “Give to Gain” is a CALL TO ACTION 👩‍❤️‍👨👩🏽‍🍼🤰🏽 !!!

For maternal and newborn health, this means giving: - Quality antenatal and postnatal care - Skilled birth attendants and midwives - Access to emergency obstetric services - Education and empowerment for women - Strong health systems and funding

Investing in women especially mothers creates healthier families, communities & economies. On a day that celebrates women’s rights & empowerment, the phrase highlights the need to give support, resources, and protection to women so society can gain healthier mothers and babies.

youtu.be/zeRr28z94FU?si… 10 short educational videos developed by resrarch partners addressing key maternal health topics, including: - How to check your own blood pressure - Understanding preeclampsia - Postpartum care - Preconception care

👉 Help spread the word, share with pregnant women, families, and your community!

The content was created using a community-centered and evidence-based approach. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Developed with midwives, doctors & women with lived experience 📚 Based on WHO & ACOG guidelines The videos are also available on the BP@Home App.

youtu.be/et4_y-aPfUo?si… New Year, New Resources for Maternal Health Education ✨️ To kick off the year, we are excited 🤗 to share new educational resources available for your use and dissemination.

The programs are carefully selected to inform families, engage men, empower communities, and stronger systems for women before, during, and after pregnancy. Visit apecghana.org #Stayconnected #SpreadthWord #SaveaLife

We invite you to mark your calendars and look forward to a year of engaging, informative webinars and strategic engagements, including the official launch of the Africa Preeclampsia Network (APN).

APEC Ghana 🇬🇭 is pleased to inform its community, stakeholders, and policymakers of its planned programmes for 2026.

✨ Happy New Year from APEC Ghana 🇬🇭 Thank you for standing with us to save the precious lives of mothers and babies. Together, we make every life count. 💙 ❤️ Your commitment is invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for the role you play in advancing this important work 🤗.

APEC GHANA wishes you all a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.