The Ministry of Health has stepped up efforts to prevent disease outbreaks following the recent floods that affected parts of Accra, with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh leading field assessments in some of the hardest-hit communities.
The minister visited Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and the Achimota-Aloboshe area to assess conditions on the ground, facilitate the rapid deployment of health interventions, and strengthen measures aimed at protecting public health.
As part of the response, the minister has directed the Ghana Health Service to intensify disease surveillance, expand risk communication, and strengthen community-level interventions across all affected districts.
Health workers have also been tasked with increasing public education on preventive health practices, with support from the media, traditional and religious leaders, and educational institutions.
The Ministry said it has coordinated with key stakeholders, including the National Ambulance Service, faith-based service delivery agencies, the National Health Insurance Authority, and the Ministry of Local Government, to address critical water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) concerns arising from the floods.
The Ministry has also called on all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to work closely with health authorities to enforce environmental sanitation measures and reduce public health risks.
In addition, food vendors have been directed to strictly observe food hygiene standards, while residents have been advised to clear choked drains, remove stagnant water, maintain clean surroundings, and exercise caution, as flooding may displace reptiles and other harmful animals into communities.
The Ministry assured the public that the situation remains under control and said all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard public health while ensuring the continued delivery of healthcare services.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.com
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