The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has conducted an assessment visit to the Aflao Border Post as part of government efforts to strengthen Ghana’s preparedness against the threat of Ebola and other cross-border infectious diseases.
The visit forms part of a broader surveillance and prevention strategy being implemented following reported Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During the inspection, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah announced that the government plans to establish and equip dedicated health posts at all land border entry points across the country to enhance disease surveillance and emergency response capabilities.
According to her, the initiative is intended to improve screening procedures, facilitate early detection of suspected cases, and strengthen Ghana’s ability to respond swiftly to potential public health threats entering through the country’s borders.
She explained that the move forms part of government’s commitment to protecting public health and reinforcing the nation’s border health security systems against infectious diseases, including Ebola.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah noted that effective monitoring at points of entry remains critical to preventing the importation and spread of highly infectious diseases and ensuring the safety of both residents and travellers.
The Deputy Minister also stressed the importance of sustained vigilance, inter-agency collaboration and adequate resourcing of border health facilities to strengthen Ghana’s overall disease prevention and containment framework.
The assessment visit is among a series of measures being undertaken by health authorities to evaluate readiness levels and ensure that appropriate systems are in place to respond to any potential public health emergency.
