Ghana - High priority area / hotspots

SUMMARY

Localization of at-risk populations:

• Greater Accra Region and adjacent coastal and inland districts
• Coastal districts in Volta, Central and Western Regions
• Districts in the vicinity of Kumasi Metropolis in Ashanti Region
• Districts further north situated along major travel routes in the regions of Brong-Ahafo, Northern and Upper East

High-risk populations and pratices

• Informal settlements and densely populated neighborhoods in Accra, home of workers from neighboring countries
• Food and water sachet vendors in Accra
• Migrant fishermen traveling along the Gulf of Guinean
• Tradesmen and bus drivers on the coastal Accra–Lagos road
• Workers commuting between the regions of Greater Accra and Eastern
• Workers traveling between Volta Region (Ketu District) and Togo (Lomé D4 and Golfe districts)