Jasikan: Two midwives from the Jasikan Municipal Hospital successfully assisted a pregnant woman in delivering her baby at the roadside in White House Junction, a suburb of Jasikan in the Oti Region.
According to Ghana Web, midwives Monica Fiati and Francisca Logosu, both from the hospital's Labour Ward, responded to an urgent call on Saturday, August 15. The call reported that a woman in labor, Mukaila Talahatu, was stranded at the junction while attempting to reach the hospital.
Fiati narrated that when they received the alert, Talahatu was already in advanced labor. She and Ms. Logosu quickly drove to the scene to provide emergency assistance. "By the time we got there, we realized that the baby's head had already emerged, so we quickly assisted the mother to complete the delivery," Fiati explained. After a successful roadside delivery, Talahatu and her newborn were transported to the hospital for further medical assessment and care.
Fiati mentioned that the mother experienced a minor complication post-delivery but was receiving necessary medical treatment along with her baby. She praised the public for alerting the hospital and assisting during the emergency. Fiati urged pregnant women and their families to seek timely medical care when labor begins and make transportation arrangements in advance to avoid delays in reaching health facilities.
Talahatu shared with the Ghana News Agency that she had visited the hospital on Friday, August 14, but was advised to return home as she was not yet due for delivery. Early the next morning, she began experiencing labor pains and attempted unsuccessfully to contact her sister for help in securing a vehicle to the hospital. Eventually, her sister arrived, and they decided to walk in hopes of finding a vehicle en route. Upon reaching White House Junction, the baby's head emerged, prompting her sister to seek immediate assistance.
Linda Ofori, an eyewitness and owner of the White House Restaurant, recounted hearing screams at around 0411 hours and, despite initial fear, went outside to find Talahatu in labor. She suggested that the woman's sister seek a vehicle from the Jasikan Zongo area. When a vehicle arrived, it became clear the situation was critical. The driver and Talahatu's sister rushed to the hospital for professional help. A midwife later arrived and assisted in the delivery before transporting the mother and child to the hospital.
Ofori commended the midwives for their quick and effective response. The incident underscores the importance of prompt emergency responses and the presence of skilled birth attendants in ensuring safe childbirth, especially when access to health facilities is delayed.