Getty Images December 10, 2024 Maternity care in Ghana is meant to be free, but it’s not – and many can’t afford it Edmund Wedam Kanmiki, The University of Queensland; Cheryl A. Moyer, University of Michigan; Gilbert Abotisem Abiiro, University for Development Studies, and Kennedy A. Alatinga, SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies Families in Ghana still pay for maternal health services despite the country’s policy of free care.