Efforts to manage the spread of Cholera have heightened following the deaths of five people in Sekondi-Takoradi.

There have been 161 suspected cases reported by the Metro Health Directorate, with 28 of them confirmed as cholera.

The Metro Health Director, Dr. Pious Mensah, at a press conference announced that the victims were between 9 and 40 years old, citing the seriousness of the outbreak.

He identified New Takoradi as the hardest-hit community, followed by Takoradi and Effia.

He urged private health facilities to offer free treatment for cholera patients, adding that reimbursement claims could be submitted to regional medical stores and district hospitals.

“This collaboration will encourage residents to report suspected cases early, ensuring timely medical intervention,” he explained.

Assembly Coordinating Director of Sekondi-Takoradi, Innocent Haligah, revealed plans to start a large-scale cleanup effort to address poor sanitation in the city.

“It’s time to intensify sensitisation about cholera. We need to educate the public on its rapid spread and encourage proper hygiene practices,” he said.

Mr. Haligah encouraged households to follow personal cleanliness practices similar to those used during the COVID-19 outbreak.