Cecilia A Ampadu
January 2024
Cecilia A
Ampadu
,
RM Dip
Ministry of Health Ghana
Nursing and Midwifery, Ghana Health Service
Accra
,
Greater Accra
Ghana
Her innovation has not only empowered pregnant women to choose their preferred birthing positions but also significantly reduced maternal and neonatal complications, morbidity, and mortality in 9 regions in Ghana.
Ms Ampadu, now retired, is a beacon of inspiration and heroism in the field of maternal and neonatal health.
Her exceptional contribution through invention has revolutionized childbirth in Ghana and earned her global recognition and awards.
Ms Ampadu's visionary approach to childbirth led her to invent The Ampadu Sitting/Squatting Delivery Chair (ASDC), which has transformed the birthing experience for women in Ghana. Her innovation has not only empowered pregnant women to choose their preferred birthing positions but also significantly reduced maternal and neonatal complications, morbidity, and mortality in 9 regions in Ghana.
Her innovation won the International Health Technology Challenge Award in Italy and The African Union Public Service Innovation Award.
Her birthing chair has also provided pregnant mothers with the comfort and flexibility they deserve while ensuring the safe delivery of their newborns.
Note: This is Cecilia's 2nd DAISY Award!
Her exceptional contribution through invention has revolutionized childbirth in Ghana and earned her global recognition and awards.
Ms Ampadu's visionary approach to childbirth led her to invent The Ampadu Sitting/Squatting Delivery Chair (ASDC), which has transformed the birthing experience for women in Ghana. Her innovation has not only empowered pregnant women to choose their preferred birthing positions but also significantly reduced maternal and neonatal complications, morbidity, and mortality in 9 regions in Ghana.
Her innovation won the International Health Technology Challenge Award in Italy and The African Union Public Service Innovation Award.
Her birthing chair has also provided pregnant mothers with the comfort and flexibility they deserve while ensuring the safe delivery of their newborns.
Note: This is Cecilia's 2nd DAISY Award!