Ghana has recorded a total of 6,145 cholera cases with 719 confirmed cases and 49 deaths, since the outbreak began in October, last year, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said yesterday.
Providing an update on the outbreak in Parliament, yesterday, he said the disease, which first broke in Ada West, in the Greater Accra Region, has now spread to the Central, Western, Ashanti, and Eastern regions, raising concerns about sanitation and access to clean water.
Mr Akandoh stated that while cholera cases had been widespread, the situation was improving, with active cases now concentrated in the Central Region.
He revealed that the hardest-hit districts; Agona West and Effutu, had reported a decline in new cases, with only 28 active cases of those on admission as of February 16. "The decline in cases is a testament to the relentless efforts of our healthcare workers and partners who have been implementing a robust response plan," he added.
