The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has confirmed 107 cases of COVID-19 at the University of Ghana, with an additional 316 suspected cases currently under investigation.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Mr Akandoh clarified that the outbreak is linked to an Omicron sub-variant and remains confined to the university community, and no hospitalizations or deaths have been recorded so far.
He explained that the outbreak, traced to the Omicron sub-variant, remains confined to the university community, with no wider spread detected.
He noted that the surge was linked to recent Hall Week celebrations, where large gatherings and low adherence to safety protocols fueled transmission.
The Minister also addressed cholera, with cases declining but still present during the rainy season.
He advised that handwashing, safe food, and clean water are critical to prevention.
Additionally, 133 MPOX cases were confirmed, primarily in the Western and Greater Accra regions, though no deaths or hospitalizations have been reported.
He assured the public that preparedness measures were in place and that the government remained confident in managing the current outbreaks effectively.
Investigations also revealed challenges in contact tracing and a drop in basic preventive measures, prompting swift government intervention, including campus-wide awareness campaigns and increased testing.
