Nearly 48,000 displaced people were identified through crisis tracking in Ghana’s Savannah Region in 2025, showing the scale of humanitarian pressures confronting vulnerable communities and the growing importance of coordinated emergency response systems.
The figures, released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ghana as part of its 2025 achievements, show an organisation increasingly focused on helping the country prepare for and respond to emergencies driven by displacement, disease outbreaks and cross-border mobility.
Working alongside the Ghana Immigration Service, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Ghana Health Service, IOM strengthened national systems aimed at saving lives and protecting migrants and vulnerable populations through timely, dignified and rights-based interventions.
Crisis tracking strengthens emergency response
One of the year’s biggest achievements was the identification of 48,000 displaced persons in the Savannah Region through IOM’s crisis tracking system, providing authorities with critical information needed to direct humanitarian assistance where it was most needed.
The organisation also expanded public awareness efforts, reaching more than 20,000 people through risk communication and community engagement campaigns designed to improve preparedness and reduce vulnerability during emergencies.
Cholera and Mpox interventions reach thousands
Public health emergencies remained a major focus throughout the year.
IOM supported 8,165 people through cholera response interventions, complementing national efforts to contain outbreaks and protect affected communities.
The organisation also intensified awareness campaigns on Mpox, reaching more than 7,000 households with information aimed at improving prevention, early detection and community preparedness.
The interventions reflected a broader strategy of combining humanitarian assistance with public health education to reduce the impact of disease outbreaks on vulnerable populations.
Building frontline capacity
Beyond direct humanitarian assistance, IOM invested in strengthening Ghana’s emergency response institutions.
More than 50 frontline responders received training in emergency preparedness and border management, improving the country’s capacity to respond to crises involving migration and population movements.
In addition, 55 community health workers were equipped with digital surveillance tools to improve disease monitoring and support faster, evidence-based public health interventions.
The organisation also deployed its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) nationwide, giving government agencies and humanitarian partners access to more reliable data to guide emergency planning and humanitarian decision-making.
Data-driven humanitarian action
The achievements underscore a growing shift towards evidence-based humanitarian response, where digital data collection, community engagement and institutional collaboration play an increasingly central role in protecting vulnerable populations.
As climate shocks, disease outbreaks and regional displacement continue to pose challenges across West Africa, the partnership between IOM Ghana and national institutions is expected to remain a key pillar of Ghana’s humanitarian preparedness and migration management efforts.
The 2025 results demonstrate that beyond responding to emergencies, investments in data systems, frontline capacity and community resilience are helping Ghana build stronger foundations for managing future humanitarian crises.
