GMA demands decisive action to end recurring floods, warns of growing public health risks

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for urgent national action to address Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis, warning that the increasing frequency and severity of floods pose a major threat to public health, lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure."The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) expresses grave concern over the perennial flooding affecting major cities and communities across Ghana, particularly Accra," the statement said."While commending the Ministry of the Interior for its early public risk communication during the recent floods, as well as emergency response efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ministry of Health, the GMA called for a stronger and more coordinated national response.