The Ashanti Region has become the latest to join the list of areas affected by the cholera outbreak sweeping across Ghana. With five confirmed cases reported in three districts,
Cholera Claims 35 Lives, 4,000 Infected
Ghana is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across five regions, resulting in 35 deaths and 4,155 suspected cases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Takoradi Residents Blame Cholera Outbreak Partly On Assembly
Garbage at the Takoradi market circle Some residents in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis have blamed the increasing number of cholera related deaths and illness in the area partly on the
GHS, MoH Embark On Cholera Vaccination Campaign
Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and partners, on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MoH), will embark on vaccination campaign against cholera for persons aged
GHS Begin Cholera Vaccination In WR
Health personnel administering the oral vaccination to residents The Western Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) yesterday began administering oral cholera vaccine to residents within the
Cholera Kills 8 In WR
The Western Region has recorded 789 suspected cases and eight deaths of cholera across various health facilities as of December 7, 2024. According to reports, daily reported cases exceed
GHS Begins Awutu Senya East Cholera Vaccination
Dr. Kwame Amponsa-Achiano The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun the administration of a one-dose cholera vaccine in three sub-districts of Awutu Senya East in the Central Region. The
Cholera Kills 5 In Kasoa
A recent cholera outbreak in Kasoa, in the Central Region, has resulted in the death of five people, with an additional 30 individuals currently hospitalized at the Kasoa Polyclinic
Cholera Outbreak Hits Ada
A confirmed cholera case was reported in the Ada West District of Greater Accra on October 4, 2024, sparking a swift response from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The
Cholera Alert: Ashanti Health Directorates Asked To Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has asked Health Directorates in the Region to update their Cholera preparedness and response plans to be able to respond to a possible outbreak. A
Cholera Looms As Filth Engulfs Accra
The Accra Metropolis is gradually being overtaken by refuse, posing a threat of possible outbreak of diseases in the capital. Dump sites in major locations in the city have not