Health authorities in the Central Region are grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, with more than 3,000 suspected cases and 260 confirmed infections. So far, the disease has claimed 19 lives.
The alarming statistics were disclosed by the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Agnes Achiamaa Anane, during the region’s Annual Health Sector Performance Review in Cape Coast on Wednesday, March 19.
Dr. Anane also revealed that four health workers contracted the disease during the outbreak in late 2024, underscoring the risks frontline workers face in combating the epidemic.
“Unfortunately, four health workers were infected last year. I am also sorry to state that we have lost 19 lives due to cholera,” she said.
The outbreak has placed immense strain on the region’s healthcare system, prompting urgent calls for improved monitoring and preventive measures. Dr. Anane emphasized the need for greater investment in health infrastructure to better manage such emergencies in the future.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service has rolled out a vaccination campaign in affected areas as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease.
