
Audio By Carbonatix
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed to Joy News it has detected a case of swine flu in the capital and another in the Western Region.Details are sketchy but the Director General of the Ghana Health Services, Dr. Elias Sory, says researchers at the ministry are conducting a series of tests on the case.He however says this case in Accra is not related to a publication in the Today Newspaper about a reported case at Efia Nkwanta Hospital in the Western Region.He said samples of the Western Region case have only arrived in Accra for laboratory tests.A media briefing is expected later Thursday on the swine flu discovered in Accra and the reported case at Efia Nkwanta Hospital.Swine flu is a deadly respiratory disease caused by a strain of the influenza type A virus known as H1N1.What to Do If You Get Flu-Like SymptomsSwine flu vaccine 'by September'Source: Myjoyonline.com/Ghana
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Easter Outreach: Victory Bible Church offers free healthcare, NHIS support to hundreds
2 minutes -
NPP cannot pressure Mahama to sign a bill not yet received—Solomon Owusu
12 minutes -
MPs, institutions deepen support for Ghana Sports Fund with fresh contributions
19 minutes -
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
26 minutes -
Abirem MP announces GH₵500,000 education fund to support needy students
26 minutes -
African stakeholders call for stronger ‘One Health’ action on climate and health crises
28 minutes -
DVLA to commission 5 new service centres in Greater Accra
33 minutes -
Agenda 111 and the right to health: A broken social contract
36 minutes -
Bawa-Rock Ltd funds GH¢400,000 free surgeries for 102 vulnerable patients
39 minutes -
Lambussie MP awards over GH¢200,000 in scholarships to students
43 minutes -
Vice President expresses gratitude after double enstoolment in Volta Region
44 minutes -
Beyond the Noise: Rebuilding trust in journalism in a digital age
48 minutes -
I have to follow the law – CAF president tells Senegal regarding AFCON saga
52 minutes -
No government has shown urgency — Political scientist pushes Mahama on LGBTQ+ bill
52 minutes -
Gideon Boako cuts sod for new maternity block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Centre
60 minutes