Kwabena Mintah Akandoh speaking about the cholera outbreak when he visited the Central Region
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public that the recent cholera outbreak in the country is under control.
As part of his campaign tour in some parts of the Central Region, the minister engaged with community members at Winneba on February 15, 2025, to educate them on the outbreak and preventive measures.
Speaking to the residents, he emphasised the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and keeping the environment clean to prevent the spread of the disease.
“I know some of you won’t do it, but to those who defecate openly and leave it in the community, this is one of the biggest causes of the disease. We must put an end to this practice,” he cautioned.
According to him, the government has rolled out several measures to combat the outbreak, including a nationwide vaccination exercise.
He added that the vaccination campaign has already begun in Cape Coast in the Central Region, and at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region, with Swedru expected to start soon.
He further assured the public that the vaccine is safe, stating that he had taken it himself as proof.
“The vaccine is not poisonous, harmful, or dangerous. I have taken mine, so there is no need to fear,” he said at the Winneba Municipal Hospital.
The minister urged citizens to take advantage of the vaccination exercise and adhere to hygienic practices to curb the spread of cholera.
