A Cholera outbreak in the Ada enclave has claimed the lives of two individuals, with a total of 43 cases reported so far, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak, which has affected both the Ada East and Ada West districts in the Greater Accra Region, has prompted health authorities to take swift action to contain the situation and prevent further fatalities.
The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Frank Bekoe, confirmed the figures, stating that efforts are underway to manage the cases and prevent the outbreak from escalating.
Dr. Bekoe emphasised that the health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with special attention being given to ensuring early detection of new cases and tracking contacts of affected individuals to limit the spread of the disease.
“So we have 37 confirmed cases from Ada East, and then six confirmed cases in Ada West. For us, we are looking at mortalities. I think that since the outbreak started, we have had two mortalities. And what we are doing is that we are trying to make sure that we identify the cases quite early and identify the contacts and follow them up and that is what we have been doing in our circumstances.”
Cholera, a highly infectious disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria, is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food and water. It often thrives in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water. Symptoms of cholera include severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration, which can rapidly lead to death if not treated promptly.
By: Sammi Wiafe
