COVID-19 Resurgence: University of Ghana Reactivates Health Protocols Following New Cases

By Samuel Asamoah

The University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued an urgent notice to the university community following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the immediate vicinity of the campus. The notice confirms a number of suspected and confirmed cases, prompting the reactivation of the university’s COVID-19 Response Protocols.

In a statement dated June 23, 2025, the Directorate advised all staff, students, and visitors to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to preventive health measures aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

The directive urges the proper use of face masks, particularly in enclosed or crowded environments, regular handwashing with soap under running water or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and the maintenance of physical distancing of at least one metre where possible.

It also discourages large gatherings unless absolutely necessary and calls for improved ventilation in offices, lecture halls, and meeting rooms. Members of the university community experiencing flu-like symptoms are advised to stay home and seek prompt medical attention.

The Health Services Directorate noted that screening and triage measures at campus health facilities have been reinstated and that close monitoring of the situation is ongoing. Regular updates will be provided as the situation develops.

The notice concludes with a call for unity and cooperation, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the university community in safeguarding public health.