Calls for action intensifies as Yellow Fever cases hit 450

“Yellow fever does not spread as rapidly as COVID-19, which means we still have the opportunity to contain the situation if swift action is taken by all stakeholders,” he added.

He noted that the association’s monitoring reports also point to suspected infections surfacing in parts of the Volta and Bono regions, describing the development as a critical public health concern that demands immediate national attention before the situation escalates further.

File photo of yellow fever patient The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has raised the alarm over a surge in yellow fever cases across the country, confirming that approximately 450 suspected infections have been recorded between June and September 2026.