Ghana has not recorded any case of Ebola, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured the public, urging Ghanaians not to panic as the government strengthens measures to prevent a possible outbreak.

Mr Akandoh gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, during a visit to Kotoka International Airport to inspect the country’s preparedness for Ebola.

He said the government had introduced screening and surveillance measures to help detect suspected cases early and respond quickly if an infection is identified.

Thermal Scanners Installed at Kotoka Airport

The Minister said thermal scanners had been installed at Kotoka International Airport to screen arriving passengers.

He also explained that electronic health declaration forms had been revised to help health officials collect information from travellers and support contact tracing if a suspected case is detected.

The government plans to require passengers arriving in Ghana through the country’s airports to complete the electronic forms.

Mr Akandoh said the measures were intended to strengthen prevention and early detection, stressing that Ghana had not recorded an Ebola case.

Ghana Strengthens Laboratory Capacity

The Minister said Ghana was strengthening its capacity to test suspected Ebola cases.

He identified the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine and the national reference laboratory among the facilities supporting the country’s testing capacity.

He said the number of laboratories available to support the response was expected to increase from three to five.

Mr Akandoh also pointed to the availability of an infectious disease centre to support the isolation and management of patients should a case be detected.

He said Ghana was prepared to respond if an infection occurred, although the government hoped to prevent the disease from entering the country.

Government Steps Up Preventive Measures

Ghana’s preparedness efforts follow reports of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria.

The Ministry of Health has been working with the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Airports Company Limited, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant institutions to strengthen screening and coordination at the country’s points of entry.

The government is also working with regional and international health partners, including the World Health Organisation and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, to monitor developments and improve preparedness.

Health Minister Urges Public Not to Panic

Mr Akandoh urged Ghanaians to remain calm while cooperating with health officials and following verified information from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person, or through contaminated materials. It is not transmitted through the air.

The public is encouraged to practise good hand hygiene and seek prompt medical attention if symptoms develop following possible exposure. Anyone who has travelled to an affected area or had contact with a suspected case should inform health professionals of their travel and exposure history.

The Minister reiterated that Ghana had not recorded an Ebola case and that the government was strengthening its response measures to protect public health.

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