Ghana plans to roll out modern, fully equipped border health facilities as part of efforts to strengthen public health security and improve disease surveillance at the country’s entry points.
The Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, announced this during an assessment visit to the Aflao Border.
The visit formed part of efforts to assess Ghana’s readiness to respond to infectious disease threats, including Ebola.
During the tour, the Deputy Minister engaged frontline health and security agencies to identify gaps in screening, surveillance and response systems and to facilitate corrective interventions.
Professor Ayensu-Danquah directed strict measures to tighten surveillance and response systems at the border and stressed the need for stronger coordination among stakeholders to ensure the rapid detection and management of suspected cases.
She inspected screening points, the isolation centre and the municipal hospital to assess operational readiness and response capacity.
According to her, the government will increase investments in logistics, personnel and essential medical supplies to improve preparedness and strengthen health security at border posts across the country.
The Deputy Minister assured officials that the concerns raised would receive attention as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s disease surveillance and response systems.
reported that screening, surveillance and isolation protocols remain in place.
However, border officials highlighted challenges including inadequate personal protective equipment, limited staffing and deteriorating infrastructure established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
