The University for Development Studies (UDS) in collaboration with three German universities has launched a research project to investigate the effects of climate change on pregnant women and their unborn babies in Northern Ghana.
The infant mortality rate in Northern Ghana is alarmingly high, ranging from 59 to 111 deaths per 1,000 live births, significantly higher than the national average of 32 deaths per 1,000 births.
While factors such as poor health services and socioeconomic conditions contribute to this trend, the research aims to explore the potential link between climate change and infant mortality.
The research project, titled “The Impact of Climate Change on Health,” is a collaborative effort between UDS and three German universities: Heidelberg University, Charite University, and Martin Luther University. Professor Elliot Haruna Alhassan, Pro-Vice Chancellor of UDS, expressed his institution’s commitment to addressing pressing health issues in the region.
The launch event brought together stakeholders, including traditional leaders, who welcomed the initiative.
Naavo Pio, Paramount Chief of the Navrongo Traditional Area, expressed his delight in seeing research efforts focused on improving the health and well-being of his people.
By: Alhassan D Baba | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
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