The Ghana Health Service(GHS) has issued a press release warning of an increased risk of road traffic accidents during the Christmas festivities.

The Ghana Health Service has expressed concern over the rising number of road traffic accidents, which have resulted in preventable injuries and loss of life.

The press release highlights several key factors contributing to these accidents, including poor visibility during the Harmattan period, increased road use, driver tiredness and fatigue, poor road-use behaviour such as over-speeding, drunk driving, high-risk overtaking, non-use of seat belt, and of drugs, alcohol, and other stimulants by drivers, and non-adherence to road traffic regulations.

To mitigate this risk, the Ghana Health Service is providing advice to drivers, tricycle riders, motorcyclists, as well as passengers and pedestrians.

The advice includes avoiding over-speeding and overtaking in unauthorised or unsafe areas, not using drugs, alcohol, or energy drinks, and always wearing seatbelts.

For passengers, the advice includes observing drivers' behaviour and speaking up when noticing any risky actions, wearing seat belts throughout the journey, using designated pedestrian walkways, avoiding illegal road crossings, and staying aware of surroundings when on or near roads.

The Ghana Health Service emphasises that road safety is everyone's responsibility and urges the public to join in reducing road traffic accidents during the festive season and beyond.

The press release concludes with a message from Dr.Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director of the Ghana Health Service, who signed the document on December 15, 2025.