The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is expected to appear before Parliament on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, to provide an update on Ghana’s COVID-19 situation.
The appearance follows growing concerns over a resurgence of COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana, which has sparked calls for urgent government action.
The Minority in Parliament, led by Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, raised the alarm on Friday, 27th June, warning that government silence and inaction could escalate the situation into a national health crisis.
Nalerigu/Gambaga MP, Nurudeen Muhammed Mumuni, echoed the call for transparency, describing the situation as serious and demanding urgent government communication to address the public’s concerns.
The Health Minister’s appearance in Parliament is expected to provide much-needed clarity and outline the government’s response strategy to manage the resurgence and safeguard public health.
The resurgence of cases on the University of Ghana campus has already prompted the suspension of social gatherings, with health authorities supporting the measure as vital to curbing the virus’s spread.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has since reiterated that COVID-19 remains a public health threat, advising the public to remain vigilant, even as the country enjoys relative normalcy following the World Health Organization’s lifting of the global emergency declaration in 2023.
In a statement dated Monday, 23rd June, the University of Ghana Health Services Directorate confirmed a recent spike in COVID-19 infections within the university community.
The Directorate revealed that both suspected and confirmed cases have been reported, prompting renewed preventive measures across the campus.
Students, staff, and visitors have been advised to strictly observe COVID-19 protocols, including the proper use of face masks, frequent handwashing with soap under running water or use of alcohol-based sanitizers, and maintaining physical distancing where possible.
The university has also warned against large gatherings and is enforcing enhanced ventilation in lecture halls, offices, and other enclosed spaces.
Individuals showing flu-like symptoms have been advised to stay home and seek medical attention promptly to avoid further spread.
The university’s health facilities have reactivated screening and triage protocols as part of efforts to contain the situation.
Meanwhile, all social gatherings, except lectures have been suspended temporarily.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
