The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says no cholera cases have been recorded since the June 29 floods, but it remains vigilant as the risk of waterborne disease outbreaks persists.

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, gave the update on Saturday, July 11, 2026, during a disinfection exercise at the Tema Station Market and Adabraka Polyclinic, organised in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and sanitation partner LCB Worldwide.

“Fortunately, as of now, we do not have any registered cholera outbreak. But prevention is key. We do not need to wait for an outbreak before acting. Treatment is extremely costly,” he said.

The floods left behind heaps of waste, clogged drains and stagnant water in several communities, raising concerns about the possible spread of waterborne diseases.

The disinfection exercise forms part of broader public health measures following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for a national clean-up exercise aimed at restoring flood-affected areas.

Dr Akoriyea stressed that clearing waste alone is not enough, adding that affected areas must also be disinfected to reduce health risks.

“After cleaning, the next step is disinfection and fumigation to avoid outbreaks of cholera, typhoid and other illnesses,” he said.

The two-day national clean-up exercise, held on July 10 and 11, 2026, brought together government institutions, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), security agencies, businesses and residents to clear waste and desilt drains in flood-affected communities.

The exercise forms part of efforts to reduce the risk of future flooding and prevent possible disease outbreaks.

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