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More than 3,000 suspected cholera cases have been reported in the Central Region, with 260 confirmed. So far, 19 people have died from the disease.
This was revealed by the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Agnes Achiamaa Anane, during the region’s Annual Health Sector Performance Review held in Cape Coast on Wednesday, 19th March.
She also mentioned that four health workers were infected during the outbreak in late 2024.
"Four health workers were infected, it happened last year, 2024. I am sorry to state that out of these cases, we’ve lost 19 from cholera.
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Dr Anane admitted the recent outbreaks have put pressure on the region’s health system, but assured that efforts are underway to improve monitoring and prevent future outbreaks.
She added that more investment in health infrastructure is needed to better handle such emergencies.
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