- Ghana Reports 56 Cholera Cases in kasoa
- 46 Patients Hospitalized, Responding to Treatment
- Ghana Health Service Urges Improved Hygiene
Health authorities have confirmed a total of 56 cholera cases since the outbreak began in the Kasoa area, with the number of initial cases reported at just five. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is actively addressing the situation, with 46 patients currently hospitalized and responding well to treatment. The death toll remains unchanged at five, as reported last week.
According to the latest update, 15 of the confirmed cholera cases are residents of Kasoa, while the remaining cases have been linked to neighboring districts such as Gomoa East and Ga South.
Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Kasoa on Monday, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at controlling the outbreak and ensuring effective treatment for affected individuals. He also highlighted the situation in the Ada area, where the outbreak first began, noting improvements in the region’s response efforts.
“We have seen progress in Ada, where the outbreak initially started. The situation is improving, and our focus now is on containing the spread in Kasoa and other affected areas,” Dr. Aboagye said.
As part of the ongoing efforts to control the cholera outbreak, Dr. Aboagye emphasized the importance of continued vigilance by regional health authorities and the implementation of preventive measures. He urged the public to adhere to basic hygiene practices to limit the spread of the disease.
“Let’s make sure we keep a sanitary environment around us, washing our hands regularly as we did during COVID. Schools, workplaces, and marketplaces should all prioritize cleanliness, so that even if someone contracts cholera, it doesn’t spread,” he stated.
Dr. Aboagye further encouraged the public to ensure that schools, workplaces, and marketplaces provide access to clean water and handwashing facilities, as these measures are critical to preventing further transmission of cholera.
The GHS has assured the public that it remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and will continue to take proactive measures to safeguard public health. Health authorities are also working to provide adequate medical support and public health education to help curb the ongoing outbreak.
