The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Ghana’s Ministry of Health (MoH) with a consignment of essential medical supplies to bolster efforts in combating the ongoing meningitis outbreak.

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Speaking at the handover ceremony in Accra, Dr. Frank Lule, WHO Representative to Ghana, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting the country’s health sector.

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"We are pleased to contribute to Ghana’s fight against meningitis. WHO remains ready to provide additional technical and logistical support as needed," he stated.

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Receiving the items on behalf of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Ministry of Health, Hon. Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, assured the public that the outbreak remains under control, with swift measures being implemented to contain its spread.

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"We have adequate antibiotics to treat affected individuals, and a response team will be deployed to the northern region to provide further assistance," he disclosed.

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The Minister urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms, emphasizing that early treatment is critical in saving lives.

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The donated supplies include Ceftriaxone, a key antibiotic used in meningitis treatment, with the current stock expected to cover over 300 patients. Given that the outbreak has been detected in the northern regions, the consignment will be swiftly transported to Wa to strengthen response efforts in affected areas.

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A recent meningitis outbreak in Ghana has raised concerns among health officials and the general public. According to reports, 30 cases of meningitis have been recorded in the Upper West Region, resulting in 14 deaths.

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Health authorities continue to monitor the situation, ensuring a coordinated approach in tackling the disease and preventing further spread.

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