Health experts warn Ghana’s floods are worsening chronic illnesses through disrupted healthcare

When floodwaters swallow homes, roads and businesses, the destruction is easy to see. What often goes unnoticed are the silent health emergencies unfolding behind closed doors, with patients missing life-saving medication, chronic diseases worsening and families struggling to access healthcare.

Health experts say people living with hypertension, diabetes and other long-term medical conditions are among the most vulnerable victims of Ghana's recurring floods, warning that disaster response must extend beyond rescue operations and damaged infrastructure. ...