The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has criticized the government for its inadequate response to the ongoing cholera outbreak, which has claimed several lives in recent weeks.
Addressing journalists in Parliament, Mr. Akandoh accused the government of neglecting Ghana’s health sector.
He cited poor working conditions for healthcare workers and a lack of medical supplies as key factors exacerbating the situation.
“The alarming rate of deaths linked to cholera infections points to broader neglect of the health sector. Without immediate and decisive intervention, Ghana risks facing a full-blown cholera epidemic before the incoming administration takes over,” Mr. Akandoh warned.
He called on the government to urgently allocate resources to support healthcare workers and ensure adequate medical supplies are available to combat the outbreak.
Additionally, he urged the Ghana Health Service to intensify public health education efforts to prevent further spread of the disease.
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