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The Obuasi Municipal Health Directorate on Friday, 27th November 2020 marked World prematurity day in Obuasi. This year’s celebration was under the theme “Together for babies born too soon-caring for the future”.
The day which is mostly celebrated in November is set aside every year to put the spotlight on over 15 million children born prematurely.
Prematurity also known as Preterm according to the Medical Superintendent at the Obuasi Government Hospital, Dr. Kwadwo Nyarko- Jectey who himself was born Prematurely, is a child born in less than 37 weeks – 40 weeks. Preterm, he alluded to, is a leading cause of death among new-born babies.