The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is expected to appear before Parliament on July 1 to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in Ghana.
The Minority in Parliament on Monday requested that the Minister be summoned by the House to provide updates on the resurgence of COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana.
The Caucus says that the government’s silence could trigger a full-blown health crisis if action is not taken immediately, indicating that the situation is spiraling out of control, fueling fear and panic in parts of the country.
The Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh raised a red flag over the issue when he commented on the Business Statement for this week on Friday.
On Tuesday June 24, the Health Services Directorate of the University of Ghana released a notice cautioning the University Community of a recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases, with a few suspected and confirmed cases reported in the university immediate vicinity.
The University Health Services Directorate in the notice noted that in light of the development, all staff, students, and visitors are strongly advised to remain vigilant and to strictly adhere to the following recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection and community spread.
While the Directorate has also reactivated its COVID-19 Response Protocols, including screening measures at health facilities while it monitors the situation closely for regular updates.
