Health Ministry dismisses false Ebola outbreak claims in Ghana - Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Ghana has recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths, describing the publication as false and misleading.
The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Ghana has recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths, describing the publication as false and misleading. In a press release issued by its Public Relations Unit, the ministry said the publication, which was attributed to SABC News, does not reflect the true situation in Ghana. It stated that Ghana has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and urged the public to disregard the figures being circulated. The ministry explained that the recent visit by the Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to points of entry, laboratories and treatment facilities was part of the country’s routine preparedness efforts to strengthen its ability to prevent and respond to any potential public health emergency. It stressed that the minister’s visit should not be interpreted as evidence of an Ebola outbreak in the country. The ministry further called on Ghanaians and people in other African countries to rely only on official information from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service for updates on public health issues. It also urged the public to avoid sharing unverified reports, saying such misinformation could create unnecessary fear and panic. By: Jacob AggreyRead NextJuly 21, 2026Ken Ofori Atta remains wanted despite US immigration proceedings- OSP announcesJuly 21, 2026Telecel Ghana restores voice and data services after network disruptionsJuly 21, 2026Chairman Wontumi’s mining activities are personal and should not be linked to NPP – Adomako KissiJuly 21, 2026Dome Kwabenya MP commissions renovated Taifa Community KG SchoolJuly 21, 2026Prez Mahama to host AU summit on universal health coverage and ending AIDSJuly 21, 2026Mining becomes illegal when operators work outside approved areas- Hopeson AdoryeJuly 21, 2026Wontumi judgment must lead to wider fight against galamsey- Dr. ZaatoJuly 21, 2026The New Force denies links with The Base MovementJuly 21, 2026Telecel Ghana commissions equipped IT Lab for UGJuly 21, 2026Embrace AI, technical skills for future jobs …Constance Swaniker urges youth