The Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate appearance of the Minister of Health before Parliament following reports of surge in COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana.
Raising the alarm in Parliament on Friday, June 27, Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, warned that the government’s silence and slow response risk triggering a national health crisis if swift action is not taken.
According to him, the current situation is severe and urged the government to act decisively to prevent further panic among students, staff, and the wider public.
“Mr. Speaker, by summoning the Minister of Health to Parliament, the Minority aims to ensure that the government takes proactive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health,” he stated
“We don’t want to relive the turmoil the country endured during the peak of the pandemic,” Annoh-Dompreh said. “The Health Minister must provide clear, factual updates to prevent fear and uncertainty from spiralling further.”
His concerns were reinforced by the Nalerigu/Gambaga MP, Nurudeen Muhammed Mumuni, who stressed the need for transparency.
“Mr. Speaker, it is a very important issue that we need to get the Health Minister to respond and update the country as to whether COVID is back or not,” Mr. Mumuni said.
This follows reports of rising infections on the University of Ghana campus have prompted the suspension of social gatherings, with health authorities backing the move as a necessary step to curb transmission.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has since reminded the public that COVID-19 remains a threat, urging continued vigilance despite the country’s return to near-normalcy since the World Health Organization lifted its global emergency declaration in 2023.
However, the Minority says silence from the government risks aggravating the situation, especially as uncertainty spreads among students and communities surrounding the university.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
