The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified the Eastern, Bono, Central, and Greater Accra Regions as key hotspots for rising cases of seasonal influenza, particularly the H3N2 and H1N1 strains.
According to the GHS, these regions have recorded high case numbers; however, it did not provide a detailed breakdown of the figures.
The Service disclosed this in a statement dated October 15, 2025, confirming a surge in infections across these regions and indicating that high-risk groups include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
“The high cases have been reported in the Greater Accra Region, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions. High risk settings are crowded environments such as schools, domitories, transport hubs and markets for rapid spread,” the GHS noted.
Parts of the statement outlined symptoms commonly associated with the seasonal flu, which include the sudden onset of fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, headaches, and fatigue.
The GHS stated that transmission occurs through droplets from coughing and sneezing, as well as contact with contaminated surfaces, and recommended several preventive measures.
These include the practice of good hygiene such as regular handwashing with soap and running water, frequent disinfection of commonly touched surfaces, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, staying home when experiencing flu-like symptoms, and seeking medical care when symptoms appear.
The Ghana Health Service has also adopted key health system responses through enhanced surveillance and rapid diagnostic testing at health facilities, alongside public awareness efforts, while closely monitoring the situation.
“Updated case management protocls for clinicals, Coordination with regional health directorates to ensure timely response,” stressed the statement signed by Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the GHS.
