A total number of 14 persons have lost their lives in a cholera outbreak in the Western Region, with several others hospitalized across various healthcare facilities.
As of 7th December, 789 suspected cases had been recorded, with daily new cases surpassing 60.
In response to the surge, a team from the Institutional Care Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has been dispatched to the region to monitor the situation, reassess emergency healthcare plans, and provide additional staff to ensure timely treatment.
According to JoyNews' Western Regional correspondent, Ina-Thalia Quansah, both public and private hospitals are receiving between 15 and 20 cholera patients daily. Hospital officials have been doing their best but have repeatedly emphasized the urgent need for more resources and supplies.
Due to overcrowding, many hospitals have been forced to convert their waiting areas into treatment spaces for cholera patients, Quansah added.
The Western Regional Directorate is planning a vaccination campaign, with a focus on the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and Ahanta West. The vaccination drive is set to begin on Friday, 14th December, and will continue through to the following Thursday.
Authorities have instructed food vendors, particularly those selling vegetables, to cease operations. Vendors found violating this directive will face penalties. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting inspections to assess sanitation conditions within the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis.
Environmental surveillance and investigations have revealed that 96% of infections are linked to food vendors, particularly those selling contaminated vegetables.
Four regions, including Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western, have been affected by the outbreak.
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