Health Minister Visits University of Ghana Health Facilities Ahead of Parliamentary COVID-19 Briefing

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Ahead of his upcoming parliamentary briefing on the COVID-19 situation in the country, the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid a working visit to the University of Ghana Health Services Directorate.

The visit was aimed at obtaining first hand information on recent developments related to COVID-19. The Minister engaged with the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awanare, who provided updates on the university’s COVID-19 response.

He noted that the university had recently recorded a spike in positivity rates, which led to the implementation of precautionary measures, including community sensitisation and the suspension of non-academic public gatherings.

He further indicated that the situation has since improved and is currently under control.

At the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko, stated that the facility had not recorded any recent COVID-19 cases. Nevertheless, all care centres have been activated as part of preparedness efforts.

During his visit, the Minister also passed by the Legon Student Clinic, where he interacted with staff and patients at the OPD section of the facility.

He commended the university for its proactive response and encouraged stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Health to improve healthcare delivery and safeguard public health.