Samira Bawumia launches solar power initiative for underserved maternity facilities in Africa

Source: MyJoyOnline · 2026-11-13T11:27:02.000Z · Health

Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia has launched an initiative to provide reliable solar electricity to underserved healthcare facilities in Africa, initially focusing on improving maternal and newborn care in Ghana. The initiative, known as the Powering Safe Delivery Initiative, will equip selected Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, maternity facilities and primary healthcare centres with solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage and essential maternal healthcare infrastructure. It was unveiled at a high-level side event at the World Health Organisation (WHO) Pavilion during the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye. The Africa Women and Youth Climate Centre (AFRYWOCC), founded by Mrs Bawumia, was established in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies (C3SS) at the University of Ghana and Minagie Energy. The initiative seeks to address electricity challenges that affect the delivery of essential maternal and neonatal services, including nighttime deliveries, emergency procedures, medical monitoring, sterilisation and the refrigeration of medicines and vaccines.

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