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A cholera outbreak in Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, has resulted in five fatalities and left 30 individuals hospitalized. 



The affected patients are currently receiving treatment at the Kasoa Polyclinic and the Mother and Child Hospital.



Municipal Chief Executive Anita Love Obo Amissah confirmed that three of the deceased succumbed to the illness on Thursday night, while the other two passed away on Friday afternoon. 



In an interview with Adom News, she reported a troubling rise in the number of infected individuals, which increased from 20 to 30 within a day.



Madam Amissah urged residents to exercise caution to prevent further spread of the disease and commended healthcare workers at both the Kasoa Polyclinic and the Mother and Child Hospital for their tireless efforts to save lives. 



She also noted that some patients from the neighboring Gomoa East District, which lacks adequate hospital facilities, have been referred to Kasoa for treatment.



In light of the outbreak, the Municipal Environmental Officer, Godson Lodo, has advised the public to be vigilant about purchasing food from unsanitary sources, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygiene to prevent additional cases of cholera.

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Cholera Outbreak Claims Five , 30 Hospitalized In Kasoa

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