Cholera Outbreak Hits Effutu Municipality, 29 Cases Confirmed

Effutu, Ghana - 10 Feb, 2025 - A cholera outbreak has been reported in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana's Central Region, with 29 confirmed cases and two reported deaths.

The outbreak has raised concerns about the sanitation and hygiene conditions in the affected area, with authorities urging residents to take proactive measures to prevent further infections.

According to health officials, the majority of the confirmed cases are from a specific locality within Winneba, with children being the most affected.

According to Dr Douglas Amponsah, Acting Medical Superintendent of the Winneba Municipal Hospital, the Effutu Municipal Hospital has set up an isolation centre to manage infected patients, and contact-tracing efforts are underway to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the disease.

“We have established a cholera isolation centre due to the outbreak. So far, 29 cases have been confirmed out of 356 recorded cases,” 

He also added that residents have been advised to practice strict hygiene measures, including regular handwashing and proper sanitation, to help curb the outbreak.

The situation is being closely monitored by health authorities, who have assured the public that all affected individuals are receiving the necessary treatment.

Source: Lead News Online