The recent surge in COVID-19 cases within the University of Ghana community has been directly attributed to the institution's recent hall week celebrations, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh informed Parliament today, July 1, 2025.
The minister emphasised that these festive gatherings served as the primary catalyst for the localised outbreak.
Addressing the House, Mr Akandoh provided an update on the situation, assuring Ghanaians that while COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, it continues to flare up occasionally, particularly during certain seasons.
He confirmed that Ghana's national disease surveillance system promptly detected the increase in cases at the University of Ghana, identifying the variant as the familiar Omicron sub-variant, which is known for its high transmissibility but typically causes mild illness.
