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GHS Urges Return to COVID-19 Hygiene Measures to Control Cholera Outbreak

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Ghana is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has claimed 16 lives and resulted in 116 confirmed cases across four regions: Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western.

In response, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public to resume COVID-19 hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, to help contain the spread of the disease.

Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director of Disease Surveillance at the GHS, highlighted the preventable nature of the fatalities, urging individuals to seek immediate medical care if they experience symptoms like vomiting or severe diarrhoea.

“We’re particularly concerned by the number of deaths, many of which could have been prevented with timely treatment,” Dr. Laryea explained. “Several patients arrived at health facilities too late, with some brought in deceased. In these cases, severe dehydration can lead to kidney failure, leaving limited time to intervene effectively.”

Dr. Laryea urged the public to visit health facilities as soon as symptoms arise, underscoring the importance of early treatment to improve survival chances.

Source:TheDotNews

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