Ghana has recorded 4,155 suspected cholera cases since October, with 35 fatalities as of December 23, 2024. Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, provided this update in a statement on December 24, 2024.The Western Region has been the most affected, with 17 deaths reported.He pointed out that the Western Region had been the most impacted, with 17 deaths reported.

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“Between 30th November and 19th December 2024, an Oral Vaccination campaign was conducted in the Awutu Senya East, Ahanta West, Effia-Kwesimintim, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Shama metro/municipals, which are the hotspots. A total of 662,906 persons have been vaccinated out of 792,482 eligible population.”“After the vaccination campaign, the number of reported cases in those districts have declined steadily.

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Awutu Senya East has not recorded any confirmed case after the vaccination exercise,” he stated.Dr. Aboagye advised individuals experiencing diarrhea and vomiting to promptly seek medical attention at the nearest health center.

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“As we enter the Christmas season, we are entreated to drink potable water, eat food that is hot, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming, and wash our hands with soap under running water before preparing food, before eating, and after visiting the toilet (and washroom) or changing diapers and after touching surfaces,” he added.<img

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