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Ghana’s biggest university suspends all social gatherings after COVID-19 surge on campus

The decision was taken after the university’s Health Directorate confirmed new suspected and confirmed cases within the campus environment. In a statement released on Thursday, 26 June 2025, authorities urged members of the university community to exercise caution and comply with enhanced health protocols.

“All staff, students, and visitors are strongly advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to the recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection and community spread,” the statement read.

The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, led by Professor Rosina I. Kyerematen, has directed all student groups—including the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Junior Common Rooms (JCRs), as well as departmental and school associations—to suspend all upcoming programmes and week-long celebrations until further notice.

“These measures have become necessary to safeguard the health and well-being of the University community,” Professor Kyerematen noted in the circular.

As part of the university’s response strategy, health protocols are being reactivated, and monitoring has been intensified across the institution to contain potential spread.

The university is urging all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the directive and support ongoing containment efforts.

This marks a return to precautionary restrictions reminiscent of those enforced during previous waves of the pandemic, and underscores the administration’s commitment to prioritising public health and safety on campus.

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