Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that Ghana's ongoing cholera outbreak, which began over five months ago in October 2024 in Ada West, has now spread to multiple regions, resulting in 6,145 recorded cases, 719 confirmed cases, and 49 deaths as of February 13, 2025.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, Akandoh provided an update on the alarming situation, emphasising the outbreak's expansion beyond the Greater Accra Region. "Mr.
Speaker, I must put on record that the current cholera outbreak began over five months ago - in October 2024 in Ada West in the Greater Accra Region," he stated. "Since the outset, it has unfortunately spread to other districts in Greater Accra and four other regions, namely Central, Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions." According to the minister, the outbreak has continued to escalate, affecting thousands across the country. "As of 13th February 2025, we have recorded 6,145 cases, 719 confirmed cases, and unfortunately, forty-nine (49) deaths," he reported. "In all, five regions have reported cases since the outbreak began.
These are: Greater Accra, Central, Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions." Despite the concerning statistics, Akandoh noted that efforts were underway to curb the outbreak, with health authorities intensifying response measures to prevent further spread and fatalities.
