Cholera

The Agona West Municipality in Ghana's Central Region is grappling with a growing cholera outbreak, as the number of suspected cases has climbed to 214, with 11 confirmed cases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak has…
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A cholera outbreak that struck Ghana in October 2024 has claimed 40 lives, with 398 additional cases reported across five regions, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Dr. Dennis Laryea, Head of Disease Surveillance at…
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The death toll from Ghana’s ongoing cholera outbreak has risen to 37, with confirmed cases climbing from 346 to 359 as of December 26, 2024. The Western Region accounted for the latest two deaths, prompting the Ghana Health Service (GHS)…
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The Ashanti Region has reported its first five confirmed cholera cases, spanning three districts, as of December 28, 2024. Sekyere South District leads with three cases, while Kumasi and Bekwai have recorded one case each. Out of 28…
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The Western Region, according to GHS, has been the most affected, recording 17 deaths, with the majority occurring within 24 hours of hospital admission. This was contained in a statement dated December 24, 2024, and signed by GHS…
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