By: Sarah Baafi
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh will appear before Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, to provide an update on the cholera and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreaks affecting parts of Ghana.
The briefing follows a request by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who raised concerns about the escalating public health emergencies.
In response to these concerns, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor summoned the Health Minister to address Parliament on the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the diseases.
Afenyo-Markin, whose Efutu constituency is among the hotspots, has questioned the adequacy of measures being implemented to protect affected communities.
Ahead of his appearance, Mr. Akandoh conducted field visits to assess the situation firsthand.
He toured cholera-affected regions, including Western, Greater Accra, and Central, and visited the Upper West Region to evaluate the meningitis outbreak.
The Minister is expected to deliver a comprehensive report on the outbreaks, outlining ongoing interventions and plans to mitigate their impact on public health.
