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Cholera outbreak: Western Regional Minister declares war against poor sanitation

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The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has declared war against poor sanitation in the region. He said the declaration follows recent outbreak of cholera in parts of the region, and the health threats being posed by the situation. Addressing Coordinating Directors of the various Assemblies on Monday 17th February 2025, during their maiden meeting, he challenged them to redeem the image of the Western Region. Consequently, he appealed to t…

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Cholera Outbreak: 719 confirmed cases, 49 deaths – Health Minister Akandoh

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 Re…

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Ghanaian Times

IFRC trains 80 cholera-prevention volunteers in W/R

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) has organised a cholera response training for 80 volunteers to help educate the public, and also raise awareness on curbing the recent epidemic in the Western Region. The four-day training, which ended on Sunday, equipped the participants from seven districts including Shama, Sekondi-Takoradi, Effia- Kwesiminstim, Ahanta West, Nzema East, Ellembelle and Tarkwa, with the skil…

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Cholera outbreak: Western Regional Minister declares war against poor sanitation

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MoH, GHS launch Cholera Vaccination Campaign

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, has launched a four-day Cholera Vaccination Campaign to curb the spread of the disease and sensitise the public to maintain environmental and personal hygiene. The house-to-house vaccination exercise, from February 14 -17, seeks to ensure the vaccination of at-risk populations against the disease to […] The post MoH, GHS launch Cholera Vaccination Campaign appeared first …

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Ghana Business News

MoH, GHS launch Cholera Vaccination Campaign - Ghana Business News

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, has launched a four-day Cholera Vaccination Campaign to curb the spread of the disease and sensitise the public to maintain environmental and personal hygiene. The house-to-house vaccination exercise, from February 14 -17, seeks to ensure the vaccination of at-risk populations against the disease to stop the increasing number of cholera cases in the country. Children ag…

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