The Ministry of Health has urged the public to remain calm amid growing regional concerns over Ebola, assuring citizens that the country has the personnel and resources needed to manage suspected or confirmed cases.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, gave the assurance during an interview on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, stressing the importance of vigilance and early reporting rather than panic.
“I want to allay the fears of Ghanaians. Let’s not trigger the panic button too early,” he said.
Mr Goodman advised the public to seek medical attention when experiencing symptoms such as fever, body pains, headaches and vomiting. He said health professionals would assess suspected cases and determine the appropriate response.
“These are some of the things you quickly have to report to these hospitals for them to do a follow-up. It’s not time for us to panic. We have the personnel, we have the resources to take care of these cases in Ghana,” he added.
The assurance comes as health authorities across the region strengthen surveillance following the spread of Ebola cases beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Nigeria confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in Abuja on October 20. The patient, a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda, was placed in isolation, while authorities identified 44 contacts for monitoring.
Ghana has previously strengthened its Ebola preparedness through surveillance, screening at points of entry, laboratory testing and designated treatment facilities. The Ghana Health Service has also worked with international partners to improve infection prevention and case management.
