A Cholera outbreak in the Ada enclave has claimed the lives of two individuals, with a total of 43 cases reported so far, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak, which has affected both the Ada East and Ada West districts in the Greater Accra Region, has prompted health authorities to take swift action to contain the situation and prevent further fatalities.The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr.
Frank Bekoe, confirmed the figures, stating that efforts are underway to manage the cases and prevent the outbreak from escalating.
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Bekoe emphasised that the health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with special attention being given to ensuring early detection of new cases and tracking contacts of affected individuals to limit the spread of the disease. "So we have 37 confirmed cases from Ada East, and then six confirmed cases in Ada West.