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The Agona West District of the Central Region is grappling with a cholera outbreak, with 214 suspected cases reported and 11 cases confirmed, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Municipal Health Director for Agona West, Bertha Arthur, disclosed that the outbreak has put health authorities on high alert.
She emphasised the need for swift action and collaboration to contain the situation, describing it as an emergency.
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“As we speak, we have suspected 214 cases. Suspected means that some came with dehydration, diarrhoea, and some kind of vomiting. Out of all the samples we sent to the lab, 11 have been confirmed as cholera,” she told Citi News.
Arthur called for public vigilance and stressed the importance of early detection and treatment. “It is time for all hands on deck to deal with the menace. We have intensified education to sensitise people about the outbreak. We also want to tell the public to report as early as possible to the hospital when they see symptoms of cholera,” she added.
The Directorate is urging residents to maintain high hygiene standards, including proper handwashing, safe food handling, and the use of clean water, to prevent further spread of the disease.
Authorities are working with stakeholders to address the outbreak, but the public’s cooperation remains critical in curbing the spread and ensuring timely medical intervention.
