Ghana news briefing
WHO urges stronger border health surveillance
WHO has called for border health surveillance The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger health surveillance and collaboration at Ghana’s border points to prevent the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
Dr Fiona Braka, WHO Country Director to Ghana, said the movement of people across borders posed significant public health risks, making effective screening, surveillance and referral systems essential.
The Country Director, and her team led by Dr Braimah Baba Abubakari, the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), discussed issues concerning border health and disease surveillance.
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