The government has announced plans to roll out modern, fully equipped health facilities at Ghana’s borders as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s frontline defence against potential Ebola outbreaks.
The announcement was made following an assessment of border health operations at Aflao led by the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who reviewed preparedness systems and identified gaps in infrastructure, logistics, and personnel capacity.
In a Facebook post, the Ministry noted that as part of the planned intervention, government will scale up investments in border health infrastructure, including the provision of modern facilities, improved logistics systems, increased staffing, and a steady supply of essential medical and protective equipment.
The initiative is expected to strengthen disease surveillance, screening, and response mechanisms at key entry points, with particular focus on improving early detection and containment of highly infectious diseases such as Ebola.
Health officials say the upgraded system will reinforce Ghana’s ability to respond rapidly to cross-border health threats, especially at busy transit corridors such as Aflao, which serve as major points of entry and exit between Ghana and neighbouring countries.
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