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The Ashanti Region has confirmed its first five cases of cholera, spanning three districts, marking a concerning development in the ongoing battle against the disease. 



As of December 28, 2024, the Sekyere South District reported the highest number of cases with three confirmed, while both Kumasi and Bekwai recorded one case each.



These five cases emerged from 28 suspected cases, with laboratory tests verifying the infections.







 The Ashanti Region now joins the Western, Greater Accra, and Central Regions, all of which have faced serious cholera outbreaks in recent months. 







Nationwide, Ghana has documented 4,155 suspected cases since October 2024, resulting in 35 fatalities as of December 23, 2024.



In response to the outbreak, health authorities in the Ashanti Region have intensified their vigilance. 



The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate convened an emergency meeting at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, bringing together representatives from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), environmental health officers, and health directors from various districts.



To combat the spread of cholera, the Regional Health Directorate has implemented several key measures:



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<li>Disinfecting the residences of confirmed cases.</li>



<li>Isolating affected individuals and tracing their contacts.</li>



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<li>Strengthening public health surveillance and response efforts in collaboration with district teams.</li>



<li>Mobilizing public health emergency committees in the affected areas.</li>
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Initial assessments in Bekwai and Sekyere South indicated that all confirmed cases were localized, with none of the affected individuals utilizing public restrooms, suggesting potential environmental or domestic sources of infection.



Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, head of the Regional Health Directorate, has emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns and training for healthcare workers on case definitions, identification, and contact tracing to enhance the region’s response to the outbreak.



The cholera outbreak first emerged in the Western Region earlier this year, where over 100 cases were reported, leading to 15 deaths.

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Ashanti Region Records First 5 Cholera Cases Across Three Districts

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AUTHOR: Perpetual Tweneboah Koduah

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