Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, is scheduled to address Parliament on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to give an update on Ghana’s COVID-19 issue.
The visit comes after requests for immediate government action were raised due to mounting worries over a resurgence of COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana.
Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who led the Minority in Parliament, issued a warning on Friday, June 27, stating that the government’s inaction and quiet might turn the situation into a national health emergency.
The plea for openness was backed by Nurudeen Muhammed Mumuni, MP for Nalerigu/Gambaga, who described the situation as critical and called for immediate government communication to allay public fears.
It is anticipated that the Health Minister’s attendance in Parliament will offer much-needed clarification and lay out the government’s reaction plan to control the revival and protect public health.
Social gatherings have already been suspended due to the reappearance of cases on the University of Ghana campus, a move that health officials regard as essential to halting the virus’s spread.
Since then, even as the nation enjoys some normalcy when the World Health Organization lifted the worldwide emergency declaration in 2023, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reaffirmed that COVID-19 remains a public health hazard and advised the public to exercise caution.
The University of Ghana Health Services Directorate acknowledged a recent increase of COVID-19 infections among university students in a statement released on Monday, June 23.
The campus has implemented new preventive measures after the Directorate disclosed that both suspected and confirmed instances had been recorded.
Strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines has been recommended for students, employees, and guests. These protocols include wearing face masks appropriately, often washing hands with soap under running water or using alcohol-based sanitizers, and, if feasible, avoiding close physical contact.
In addition, the institution has issued a warning against big parties and is requiring more ventilation in offices, lecture halls, and other enclosed areas.
It has been recommended that people exhibiting flu-like symptoms stay at home and get medical help at once to prevent the illness from spreading.
In an attempt to control the situation, the university’s medical facilities have resumed screening and triage procedures.
All social events, with the exception of lectures, have been temporarily halted.
Source: newsthemegh.com