Ten people have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the Western Region, and many more have been admitted to hospitals.
As of December 7, there were 789 suspected cases, and more than 60 new infections were reported every day.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has sent a team from its Institutional Care Division to the area in response to the worsening circumstances. Their goals include keeping an eye on the outbreak, reviewing emergency medical protocols, and hiring more personnel to guarantee that patients receive treatment on time.
Between 15 and 20 cholera patients are admitted to public and private hospitals every day, according to Ina-Thalia Quansah, JoyNews’ Western Regional correspondent.
Hospital administrators have emphasized the critical need for additional resources and medical supplies notwithstanding their efforts. Many hospitals have been forced to turn waiting rooms into temporary treatment facilities for cholera patients due to overcrowding.
The Western Regional Directorate has declared a vaccination program aimed at Ahanta West and the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly in order to combat the outbreak. The campaign will start on Friday, December 13 and run through Thursday of the following week.
Additionally, authorities have ordered food vendors to halt operations, especially those that sell veggies. Vendors who disregard this directive will be penalized. In order to evaluate the state of cleanliness in the city of Sekondi-Takoradi, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased inspections.
According to environmental assessments, contaminated food is the primary cause of 96% of infections, with vegetable sellers being the most common source.
Four regions—Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western—have been impacted by the cholera outbreak, which has increased national alarm.
