The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has verified an outbreak of cholera in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region, with the first case reported on October 4.
The initial patient, who exhibited symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea after participating in a funeral in Ada East, triggered a prompt investigation by health officials.
Subsequent cases were subsequently discovered in the Ada East District. The Ghana Health Service announced on October 14 that nine additional cases of cholera had been confirmed in both Ada West and Ada East Districts by October 11, highlighting the potential for disease transmission in the area.
A case of cholera was officially reported by the Ghana Health Service in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra region on October 4, 2024. The individual arrived at the healthcare facility exhibiting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, following their attendance at a funeral in Ada East. Shortly after, Ada East District confirmed cases of cholera.
As of 11th October, a total of nine cholera cases had been confirmed in both Ada West and Ada East districts. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has taken immediate action by initiating response activities such as contact identification, tracing, follow-up, and establishment of committees at various levels. In response to the notification, the following public health activities have been carried out:
– Activation of Public Health Emergency Management Committees (PHEMCs) at National, Regional, and District levels.
– Activation of a joint multi-sectoral Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team (PHERRT) involving representatives from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and Environmental Health Units from the affected districts.
The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service, along with partners and relevant sectors, reaffirm their commitment to swiftly detecting and responding to public health emergencies.
