Mama Na Mwana (Mother and Baby)

The Mother and Baby Programme, locally known as “Mama na Mwana,” is one of St John Ambulance Ghana’s flagship community health initiatives.

Launching in July 2026, the programme supports efforts to improve maternal and child health by promoting:

• Early antenatal care and regular pregnancy check-ups
• Safe, facility-based deliveries and skilled birth attendance
• Postnatal care for mothers and newborns
• Family planning and reproductive health awareness
• Maternal and newborn health education
• Awareness of pregnancy and newborn danger signs
• Healthy practices during pregnancy and early childhood

The programme will be delivered in selected communities and health facilities through trained community volunteers working alongside local health services.

Volunteers will conduct household visits, providing information, guidance and support to expectant mothers, new parents and families. The programme will also engage men and wider family members to encourage shared responsibility for maternal and newborn health.

In underserved communities, volunteers will support health outreach activities, promote early access to care and help connect families with essential health services.