Ghana has reported 4,155 suspected cholera cases since October 2024, with 35 fatalities as of December 23, 2024.
Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
He revealed that the Western Region was the hardest hit, accounting for 17 of the reported deaths.
“Between 30th November and 19th December 2024, an Oral Vaccination campaign was conducted in the Awutu Senya East, Ahanta West, Effia-Kwesimintim, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Shama metro/municipals, which are the hotspots. A total of 662,906 persons have been vaccinated out of 792,482 eligible population. After the vaccination campaign, the number of reported cases in those districts have declined steadily. Awutu Senya East has not recorded any confirmed case after the vaccination exercise,” he stated.
Dr. Aboagye encouraged individuals experiencing diarrhea and vomiting to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility.
“As we enter the Christmas season, we are entreated to drink potable water, eat food that is hot, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming, and wash our hands with soap under running water before preparing food, before eating, and after visiting the toilet (and washroom) or changing diapers and after touching surfaces,” he added.
Read the full statement below: