Dr. Joseph Tambil, the Health Director of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, reports that the facility is now dealing with approximately 30 cases of cholera, with the affected individuals admitted.
He stated that while some have been discharged, some others are still on admission.
He stressed that the hospital is currently recording cases every day.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he said the Western Region has recorded nearly a thousand cases.
He revealed the hospital has created makeshift structures to make room for the number of cases recorded.
He also disputed reports that patients sent to the hospital had to come along with their personal beds.
“We took a decision to separate the cholera cases from the usual cases presented at the hospital. We don’t have to put the patients together since that could pose a threat to the patients without cholera. So we have a temporary holding bay at the hospital where we keep the cholera patients.”
He confirmed the deaths of two patients who were brought in for medical care.
“We have recorded two deaths as a result of the cholera. In the first week when we recorded the cases, the public education was not intensive, and so the two patients did not come to the hospital on time, and so they died. So we have recorded two deaths.
He underscored the need for the Ghanaian public to take caution and adopt the preventive measures.
He explained that the preventive measures are simple things that we can adopt.
“Avoid taking in uncooked meals or try your best and take in warm or hot cooked meals. Avoid street foods. If you have to eat outside, ensure that the food is hot. Do not consume vegetables and fruits from the streets. If you want to consume them, then you should ensure that they are properly treated and washed with vinegar. Also avoid handshaking; wash your hands with soap and water. You can also use hand sanitizers. The most important thing also is to ensure early reporting when you experience the symptoms, including diarrhoea.”
By: Rainbowradioonlinline.com/Ghana
