The Central Regional Health Directorate has disclosed that the total number of suspected cholera cases recorded in the region has risen to 3,028.
Out of the figure, 260 of the cases have been confirmed as positive.
Nineteen (19) of the affected individuals have lost their lives.
Four healthcare workers were infected during the latter part of 2024, the report said.
Regional Director of Health Services, Agnes Achiamaa Anane, disclosed this at the Annual Health Sector Performance Review in Cape Coast on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
She assured the public that despite the challenges and strain the outbreak had on health workers, the directorate is prepared to strengthen its surveillance systems to prevent further occurrences.
“In the area of cholera, the total number of suspected cases as of Tuesday is 3,028, with 260 confirmed cases.
“Additionally, four health workers were infected, and these health workers—it happened last year, 2024. I am sorry to state that out of these cases we’ve lost 19 from cholera.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
