She Refused to Give Up: How Midwife Mary Agyeman Helped Save a Mother and Baby

When a pregnant woman experienced serious difficulty during labour, midwife Mary Agyeman was faced with a situation that demanded more than routine professional care.

According to a commendation issued by Rexford Agyare Mintah, Executive Director of GLOCEP International Foundation and a former tutor at the Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Madam Agyeman stepped forward and helped the woman through the emergency.

Her actions have since earned her praise as an example of dedication, courage and compassion in frontline healthcare.

A midwife determined to help

Madam Mary Agyeman is a proud graduate of the Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Techiman and currently serves as the midwife in charge of Yaama CHPS Compound in the Walewale Municipal area.

In the reported emergency, the pregnant woman was experiencing difficulty during labour and needed urgent assistance.

With the situation requiring immediate action, Madam Agyeman reportedly helped facilitate transportation for the woman while continuing to provide the necessary support.

In circumstances that would have been extremely challenging for any healthcare professional, she assisted with the delivery on a motor king.

The intervention ultimately had a positive outcome.

According to the account shared by Mr Mintah, both the mother and baby survived and are currently doing well.

More than just a professional responsibility

For those praising Madam Agyeman, what happened goes beyond simply performing the duties of a midwife.

It reflects the realities faced by frontline health workers, particularly those working in communities where access to emergency transportation and other healthcare resources can be challenging.

In such situations, the availability of a committed healthcare professional can become critical.

Madam Agyeman's reported response demonstrates the importance of remaining calm, compassionate and committed when confronted with a medical emergency.

Her actions have also highlighted the sacrifices many healthcare workers make while serving communities, sometimes under difficult conditions.

A call to recognise dedicated health workers

Rexford Agyare Mintah is calling on authorities, institutions, community leaders and well-meaning individuals to recognise and support health professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication in the course of their work.

He believes recognising healthcare workers who go beyond the ordinary can encourage them to continue their service while inspiring others to demonstrate similar commitment.

The commendation also raises a broader issue about the need to support health facilities serving underserved communities.

Reliable emergency transportation, adequate medical equipment and sufficient resources can be crucial when healthcare workers are confronted with situations where every minute matters.

A story of courage and compassion

The story of Mary Agyeman is ultimately a story about service.

It is about a healthcare professional who, according to the account, refused to stand by when a mother and her unborn child needed urgent help.

Her intervention has earned her appreciation from those who believe healthcare workers who demonstrate such commitment deserve recognition and support.

“Madam Mary Agyeman, we salute you,” Mr Mintah said in his commendation, praising her compassion and dedication to humanity.

For the mother and baby, the reported intervention ended with a precious outcome: both survived and are doing well.

For the wider community, the incident is a reminder of the vital role midwives play in maternal and newborn care—and of why the professionals working at the frontline need the resources and support necessary to do their jobs effectively.

Saluting a dedicated midwife

Madam Mary Agyeman's reported actions at Yaama CHPS Compound deserve recognition as a reflection of the values of compassion, courage and service.

Her story also serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the many midwives, nurses and other healthcare professionals across Ghana who work every day to protect mothers and newborns, often in challenging circumstances.

Global Pulse GH joins the call to recognise and support Madam Mary Agyeman and other dedicated frontline health workers whose commitment to saving lives continues to make a difference in communities across Ghana.

Source: Commendation by Rexford Agyare Mintah, Executive Director, GLOCEP International Foundation and former tutor at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Techiman.