The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has led a delegation to some of the communities worst affected by Monday’s floods, including Circle and Agbogbloshie, to assess the extent of the damage and educate residents on preventing disease outbreaks in the aftermath of the disaster.
The visit follows the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall on Monday, June 29, 2026, which claimed lives, displaced residents and destroyed homes, businesses and public infrastructure across parts of Accra and southern Ghana.
During the tour, the Minister urged residents to remain vigilant and observe proper hygiene practices to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, which often surge after flooding.
The delegation also interacted with affected residents to assess their immediate health needs and the impact of the floods on surrounding communities.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support emergency relief and flood mitigation efforts.
The President has also ordered the deployment of personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to work alongside the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other emergency agencies in ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations.
In a related development, NADMO has commenced the registration of victims affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Odawna Rubber Market in Accra.
Officials at the scene said the exercise is intended to establish the exact number of people affected and ensure that only genuine victims are captured for any government assistance.
The registration comes as authorities continue to respond to the twin disasters of the Odawna market fire and Monday’s widespread flooding, while assessing the full extent of the damage and coordinating relief efforts for affected persons.
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