The Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) has banned the sale of vegetables by food vendors, following the upsurge of cholera cases in the region.
As at December 7, 2024, 789 suspected cases had been reported with eight deaths recorded across various health facilities.
The WRCC says Environmental surveillance investigations reveal that 96 per cent of infections are linked to food vendors, particularly through the sale of contaminated vegetables such as salads, leaves and green peppers.
These findings have prompted immediate action to protect public health.
