The cluster, initially flagged by national influenza surveillance systems, remains confined to the university community, with confirmatory testing conducted by the Noguchi Memorial Institute.

Separately, Akandoh reported 133 MPOX cases across Western, Greater Accra, and Western North regions as of June 29, 2025. No hospitalizations or deaths occurred, with most patients already recovered. The minister emphasized preparedness: “This isn’t 2020. We know how to manage Omicron—it spreads fast but is mostly mild.” Protective equipment and testing kits have been distributed, with the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre on standby.

During parliamentary discussions, Essikado-Ketan MP Grace Ayensu-Danquah urged intensified public education on masks and sanitizers, particularly for students. The update follows recent parliamentary briefings on fisheries reforms, highlighting concurrent health and resource management challenges under the Mahama administration.