Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is conducted within certain health facilities.

A recent survey conducted in certain Northern districts reveals a concerning rise in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), particularly among girls aged zero to one month at health facilities. The study, commissioned by the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), focused on districts in the Savanna and Upper East Regions. The researchers, Dr. Matilda Aberese Ako and Mr. Baba Atubiga, highlighted the medicalized nature of FGM, emphasizing that families consented to the cutting of infants' clitorises in health centers. The findings indicate varying rates, such as four out of 100 women in Pusiga district and six out of 100 women in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district undergoing FGM. Cross-border FGM practices and parental influence, particularly mothers, were identified as significant factors. Despite existing laws against FGM in Ghana, the outdated statistics and emerging cross-border issues emphasize the need for updated documentation and evidence to guide intervention efforts. The UNFPA underscores the importance of involving various stakeholders in addressing this issue, acknowledging that while overall FGM rates may be declining, the prevalence of medicalized FGM is alarming and requires condemnation and action.