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Ghana Health Service warns of rising seasonal flu cases
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concern over an increase in seasonal influenza cases being recorded in parts of the country.
According to the Service, the flu cases confirmed as Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1 have been detected mainly in the Greater Accra, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions.
These infections coincide with Ghana’s annual flu season, which usually peaks during the cooler months.
The GHS explained that symptoms of the illness include sudden fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, and fatigue.
The virus spreads easily through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces.
Crowded places such as schools, dormitories, markets, and transport stations are considered high-risk areas for transmission.
The most vulnerable groups include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.
The Service advised the public to seek medical care early when experiencing flu-like symptoms, stay home when unwell, and maintain good hygiene by washing hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
It also encouraged the wearing of face masks in crowded places and avoiding close contact with sick persons.
To address the situation, the health system has enhanced surveillance, introduced rapid testing in health facilities, updated treatment protocols, and intensified public education campaigns.
With schools reopened across the country, the GHS is working closely with the Ghana Education Service to ensure that preventive measures are strictly followed to protect students and staff.
Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, assured the public that measures are in place to control the spread of the flu and urged everyone to cooperate to protect themselves and their communities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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