Ghana Health Service Reports No Cholera Deaths in Three Weeks Amid Ongoing Efforts

The Ghana Health Service reports no cholera deaths in three weeks due to a strong vaccination initiative and enhanced sanitation efforts. The outbreak, which began in August last year, has resulted in over 6,100 suspected cases and 49 deaths. Efforts will continue to eliminate cholera from the nation’s communities.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is diligently working to eliminate cholera outbreaks in the nation, following a significant outbreak months ago. The Director General of GHS, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, reported that no cholera-related deaths have occurred in the past three weeks, which provides hope for curbing the disease soon with the involvement of all stakeholders.

Professor Akoriyea emphasized the critical role of the vaccination campaign in combating cholera, stating, “We are doing very great when it comes to the cholera. Right now, for the past three weeks we don’t have any deaths. We have been able to do almost 99% of vaccinations.” The GHS is also conducting surveys to confirm vaccination coverage among the targeted population.

In addition to vaccination, sanitation efforts have been prioritized, including a recent cleaning exercise led by the Regional Director of the Central Region. Akoriyea remarked, “We are doing something regarding sanitation to make sure that the sewages are clean.” Authorities stress that consistent cleanliness is essential to prevent the disease’s resurgence.

Since the cholera outbreak began in August of the previous year, there have been 6,145 suspected cases, with 719 confirmed and 49 deaths recorded. The Greater Accra, Central, Eastern, Western, and Ashanti regions are notably impacted, with the Efutu and Agona West districts identified as hotspots. Health officials continue to advocate for hygiene practices among the population.

The Ghana Health Service is making significant strides in combating the cholera outbreak, with a halt in mortality over the last three weeks attributed to an extensive vaccination campaign. Sanitation efforts are being ramped up, and the community is urged to maintain cleanliness for ongoing prevention. Authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to manage and ultimately eradicate cholera from affected areas, particularly in hotspots across the nation.

Original Source: 3news.com