Ghana has confirmed 107 cases of COVID-19 at the University of Ghana following a recent resurgence of the virus on campus.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed this while addressing Parliament on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after being summoned to provide an update on the situation.
Mr. Akandoh revealed that as of July 1, a total of 316 suspected cases had been recorded within the university community, with 107 confirmed as COVID-19 positive.
He, however, assured the House that there have been no hospitalisations and, importantly, no reported deaths.
“As of today, 1st July, we have: – 316 suspected cases (people have shown symptoms and been tested) – 107 of those cases have been confirmed as COVID-19 – There are no hospitalisations – And importantly, no deaths Mr. Speaker, so far, the outbreak is limited to the University community. It has not spread widely to other parts of Accra or the rest of the country. As I mentioned earlier, all confirmed cases are recovering well,” the Minister stated.
Mr. Akandoh explained that while COVID-19 is no longer classified as a global health emergency, the virus still exists and is expected to resurface occasionally, especially during certain seasons.
“Mr. Speaker, the recent COVID-19 cases are localised at the University of Ghana community only. I am proud to inform this House that the cases were detected through Ghana’s influenza surveillance system and confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. This national network of sentinel sites operates across all 16 regions.,” he noted.
The Minister commended Ghana’s robust surveillance system for detecting the outbreak early.
He explained that the new cases were identified through Ghana’s influenza surveillance network and confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. This surveillance system operates across all 16 regions of the country.
“While many countries have scaled down or even stopped routine COVID-19 testing, Ghana has continued to integrate COVID-19 monitoring into its broader surveillance of respiratory viruses. This foresight and commitment to preparedness allowed us to detect the current outbreak early and respond swiftly. It is a clear demonstration of Ghana’s leadership in maintaining vigilance even after the end of the global emergency phase.”
Mr. Akandoh assured Parliament and the general public that Ghana’s surveillance system remains active and capable of detecting and responding to any further outbreaks beyond the university campus.
He added, “This should reassure all Ghanaians that, should there be any cases outside the university campus, our surveillance system remains active and ready to detect and respond effectively.”
