The Ministry of Health says Ghana is stepping up its Ebola preparedness, with intensified airport screening, disease surveillance and emergency response readiness. This follows reported Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya and Nigeria.
In a public statement – LINK signed by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ministry said Ghana had not recorded any Ebola case as of the date of the announcement.
It said existing measures were being strengthened to ensure early detection, isolation and effective management of any suspected case.
The measures are being carried out through the Ghana Health Service, relevant government agencies and development partners. Authorities are monitoring developments in the affected countries.
According to the Ministry, the reported cases in Kenya and Nigeria have heightened the need for vigilance, particularly at Ghana’s points of entry.
Kenyan authorities reportedly announced an imported case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus on October 6, 2026. The case involved a person who had travelled from the DRC. By October 17, six additional cases linked to the first had been reported, including infections among healthcare workers.
The Ministry’s statement also reported a confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory on October 20, 2026.
Authorities say direct air connections and frequent passenger movements between Ghana and the affected countries make enhanced screening and surveillance particularly important.
Source: Prekeh Media – LINK
