A cholera outbreak in the Ada area has claimed two lives, with 43 cases reported to date, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

The outbreak, impacting both Ada East and Ada West districts in the Greater Accra Region, has led health authorities to take swift action to contain its spread and prevent additional fatalities.

Dr. Frank Bekoe, Director of Public Health at the GHS, confirmed the numbers, noting that measures are being implemented to manage the cases and prevent the situation from worsening.

“We have 37 confirmed cases from Ada East and six confirmed cases in Ada West. For us, we are looking at mortalities. Since the outbreak started, we have had two mortalities,” Dr. Bekoe stated. “We are working to identify cases early, track contacts, and follow them up,” he added.

Cholera, an infectious disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria, spreads through contaminated food and water and often thrives in areas lacking adequate sanitation and clean water access.

Symptoms include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, which can be fatal if untreated.