The Ministry of Health has held its maiden Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon Exhibition, spotlighting the creativity and problem-solving power of Ghana’s midwives as innovators, frontline leaders, and agents of change.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Desmond Boateng, said the Hackathon aligns with government’s commitment to improving maternal and newborn outcomes. He noted that midwives play a crucial role in achieving Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage goals, adding that the Ministry will continue to support innovation-driven initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ensure safe, quality care for mothers and newborns.
President of the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA), Madam Netta Ackon-Forson, emphasised that innovation is not only about advanced technology but also about everyday problem-solving rooted in frontline realities. “Midwives are not just part of the health system. For many women, midwives are the entire system, delivering lifesaving care even in the toughest conditions,” she said.
Head of the Midwifery Unit at the Ministry, Madam Estel Ruth Opoku, announced that winners of the Hackathon will receive cash prizes, mentorship, and opportunities to scale their ideas. She revealed that partners including Google, Microsoft, and UNFPA are committing support to help midwives develop prototypes, digital tools, and community-based solutions.
The exhibition featured midwife-led projects judged by a selected jury, celebrating practical innovations designed from the realities of frontline care.
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