The Western Regional Co-ordinating Council (WRCC) has issued a public advisory urging residents to refrain from purchasing vegetables from food vendors.In a press release the Council also recommended thoroughly cleaning any vegetables intended for home use before consumption.The directive comes in response to the alarming rise in cholera cases across the region.

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“The Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) has announced urgent measures to address the escalating cholera outbreak, which has reached critical levels in the region,” parts of the statement read.The WRCC has warned that anyone caught violating the ban on vegetable sales by food vendors will face legal action under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851).

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The Council stressed the importance of following this directive to prevent the further spread of the disease.Ghana is grappling with a cholera outbreak, raising urgent concern among health officials and communities across the nation.As of December 7, 2024, health officials have recorded 789 suspected cholera cases, 8 deaths, and over 60 new cases each day.

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Sekondi-Takoradi and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal areas account for about 95% of the infections.Research indicates that 96% of cholera cases are linked to food vendors, particularly those selling contaminated vegetables like leafy greens, salads, and peppers.Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is urging the public to resume COVID-19 hygiene practices to help curb the spread of the disease.Dr.

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Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director of Disease Surveillance at the GHS, stressed that early medical intervention can prevent fatalities, noting that some patients delayed seeking care, resulting in avoidable deaths.

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