Yellow fever outbreak is under control – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public that the yellow fever outbreak in Ghana is under control, urging residents to remain calm as health authorities intensify surveillance and vaccination efforts.

The Minister noted that of the suspected cases reported in the Upper West Region, three have been confirmed by the reference laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

The Health Minister also warned against misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding vaccines, urging the public to rely on official health information and cooperate with authorities during the vaccination campaign.