The Ministry of Health has stepped up measures to safeguard communities against potential disease outbreaks following the recent floods that swept through parts of Accra.
Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh led field assessments in heavily affected areas, including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota‑Aloboshie, to evaluate conditions and direct rapid interventions. The Ministry has tasked the Ghana Health Service to intensify disease surveillance, strengthen community‑level action, and scale up risk communication across all impacted districts.
Health workers have been urged to deepen public education on preventive practices, with support from the media, traditional leaders, religious authorities, and schools. A coordinated response involving the Ghana Health Service, Ambulance Service, faith‑based agencies, the National Health Insurance Authority, and the Ministry of Local Government has also been convened to address urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene concerns.
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have been directed to collaborate closely with health authorities to enforce sanitation measures. Food vendors are required to comply strictly with hygiene standards, while residents are advised to clear drains, remove stagnant water, and maintain clean surroundings. The Ministry further cautioned communities to be vigilant, as floodwaters may displace reptiles and other harmful animals.
In a public advisory, the Ministry encouraged Ghanaians to practice good hygiene, drink safe water, wash hands regularly with soap, eat well‑cooked food, and promptly report symptoms of illness to the nearest health facility. Citizens were also reminded to rely only on verified information from official sources.
“The situation is under control, and all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard public health,” the Ministry assured, emphasizing its commitment to sustaining service delivery despite the challenges posed by the floods.
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