The Minority in Parliament has warned that Ghana risks a cholera outbreak before the next administration assumes office unless the Akufo-Addo government takes urgent measures.

The caucus reported that as of December 17, 2024, the Western Region had recorded 123 cases and 15 fatalities, including 15 health workers who became infected while treating patients.

Speaking to journalists in Accra on Friday, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking Member of the Health Committee, criticized the government for what he described as blatant negligence. He argued that the same failure to act, which contributed to the NPP's electoral defeat, is now aggravating the nation’s public health crisis.

“Without immediate and decisive interventions, Ghana risks facing a full-blown cholera epidemic before the incoming administration takes over from the outgoing NPP regime,” Akandoh warned.

He added, “It is deeply concerning that what could have been a minor cholera outbreak has instead exposed the fragility of our healthcare system. This outbreak, which should have been controlled weeks ago, continues to escalate due to systemic neglect and inefficiency.”

Mr Akandoh called on the government to respond promptly and effectively by allocating sufficient resources and equipping health workers with the necessary support to manage the outbreak.