The Effutu Municipal Health Directorate has reported an increase in the cholera death toll, now standing at three. Meanwhile, the number of suspected cases has surged to 400, though confirmed infections remain at 29.

Health officials have expressed deep concern over the growing number of suspected cases, particularly among children, signaling the need for urgent intervention.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, February 12, following a GHC100,000 donation from Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin to support the fight against the disease, Municipal Health Director Paulette Brown condemned the continued prevalence of open defecation in coastal communities and urged residents to abandon the practice.

“We all know that Effutu has been in the spotlight for a while because of the outbreak of cholera. But our MP has visited us and supported us with money to fight the disease. Now we have more than 400 suspected cases 29 positive cases and three deaths as of now. This is worrying because the deaths are uncalled for. These are children who are dying and they are defenseless.

“The sad part is that the adults come early leaving the children behind. For some time now our shores have been infected with human excreta and it is not good. Most of the infection is coming from the fishing communities and it is about time we deal with it

“Our MP gave us an amount of one hundred thousand cedis. This will help us in our outreach plus support us in buying medical items to save lives ” Paulette Brown Municipal Health Director for Effutu said.

Brown also raised concerns about the unhygienic conditions along the coastline, pointing out that human waste contamination is a major driver of the outbreak.

She acknowledged the MP’s financial contribution, stating that the funds would be directed toward public education initiatives and the procurement of essential medical supplies to contain the outbreak.Afenyo-Markin Backs Efforts to Combat Cholera

Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin has extended financial assistance of GHC100,000 to the Municipal Health Directorate to strengthen efforts against the cholera outbreak.

Former Municipal Chief Executive Kassim Zubeiru, who delivered the funds on behalf of the legislator, underscored the importance of a unified approach to tackling the crisis. He stressed that the donation was intended to bolster response efforts and alleviate the impact of the outbreak on affected communities.