Ghana, a West African nation with a population of approximately 33 million, has made significant strides in managing infectious diseases over the decades.
However, the rise of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) poses a formidable challenge to its public health system.
Diseases such as Human Metapneumovirus, Cholera, Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) and the re-emergence of previously controlled pathogens like poliovirus highlight the need for robust surveillance, research, and response mechanisms.
While international donor support, particularly from the U.S.
