The Greater Accra Region has been formally declared cholera-free by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) following 30 days in which no cases were reported.
At a media workshop designed to improve cholera risk reporting in the area, the statement was made.
Akumatey Tetteh, the Greater Accra Regional EPI Manager, acknowledged the milestone in an interview with JoyNews, calling it a significant public health accomplishment.
“I can confidently say that Greater Accra is cholera-free at the moment,” Tetteh noted. “During the first and second quarters of this year, we recorded 151 cases and 10 deaths. However, as of now, there have been no new cases. Our surveillance shows zero reports of cholera, and we are safe for now.”
Eunice Joan Teah Dzagli, the Greater Accra Regional Health Promotion Officer, also stressed the region’s commitment to maintaining this status, especially during the rainy season.
“We are aiming for zero cholera cases during this rainy season,” she said. “Achieving this goal requires a collective effort from the media, religious bodies, and various agencies. We do not want to return to the challenges we faced in November, December, and January.”
The declaration marks a significant step in the region’s efforts to strengthen public health and prevent future outbreaks.
