Alhaji Kassim presenting the money to the directorate
The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has donated GHS100,000 to the Effutu Health Directorate to support their effort in combating the cholera outbreak.
According to the GHS report, three persons have been confirmed dead with 29 positive cases being managed.
Former Municipal Chief Executive for the Effutu Municipality, Alhaji Zubairu Kassim, presented the cash on behalf of the MP and appealed to residents to participate in an upcoming clean-up exercise to ensure the eradication of cholera in Winneba.
Residents of Effutu have commended Afenyo-Markin for his continuous support of the health needs of the people in the Municipality.
This donation is just one example of his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents.
Afenyo-Markin has also urged the Health Ministry to release resources immediately to the Effutu Municipal Health Directorate to prevent further escalation of the outbreak.
In a letter dated February 11, 2025, Afenyo-Markin highlighted the alarming rise in suspected cholera cases, which have now reached 412, with three reported deaths. Cases have been recorded at key health facilities, including the Winneba Municipal Hospital, Winneba Health Centre, and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Clinic.
According to the Minority Leader, the outbreak has placed severe strain on local health facilities and personnel, particularly in coastal areas where infections are rapidly increasing.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin has called on the Minister of Health to provide immediate support to combat the outbreak, emphasizing the need for financial and logistical support to facilitate sanitation efforts, fuel costs, medical supplies, and public health education campaigns.
He expressed hope for a swift response to safeguard public health in the affected communities.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke