The Central Regional Health Directorate has expressed deep concern over the escalating cholera cases in parts of the region, attributing the crisis to persistent water shortages affecting several communities.
Speaking at a recent stakeholder briefing, Central Regional Health Director, Dr. Agnes Anane, disclosed that the region recorded multiple cholera cases in late 2024, with the outbreak now spreading to Ekumfi and Essikuma Odoben Brakwa in 2025.
“So far, we’ve had a total admission of 1,592 and discharged 1,573 patients. Unfortunately, 14 people have died, with the highest fatalities recorded in Awutu Senya East Municipality, where we lost eight people. Many of these cases were reported late, which contributed to the fatalities,” Dr. Anane revealed.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, described the outbreak as a major public health concern and called for urgent, collaborative action among key stakeholders.
“We must work together, local government, sanitation agencies, health workers, food vendors, traditional leaders, and the general public. If we do, we can eliminate cholera,” Prof. Akoriyea emphasized.
Meanwhile, Acting Regional Coordinating Director, Bless Kwame Darkeh, stressed the need for improved hygiene practices, urging residents to return to traditional habits such as regular handwashing to curb the spread of the disease.
“We must ensure that food is prepared and handled safely, public places are kept clean, and access to clean water is prioritized. With collective effort, we can eradicate this outbreak and prevent future recurrences,” he stated.
The health authorities are urging residents to maintain strict hygiene practices, seek early medical attention if symptoms arise, and ensure proper sanitation to curb the outbreak before it worsens.
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Source: Michael Eduah/ATLFMNEWS
