The Agona West Municipality in the Central Region has reported a sharp increase in suspected cholera cases, rising to 214, with 11 confirmed cases. One fatality was recorded on January 2 at the Swedru Government Hospital.
Municipal Health Director, Bertha Arthur, urged residents to prioritize hygiene and seek early medical attention if symptoms like diarrhea, dehydration, or vomiting appear. Authorities have heightened public education, implemented multi-stakeholder responses, and called for collective efforts to curb the outbreak.
Nationwide, cholera has claimed 37 lives, with confirmed cases across 46 districts. In December, an oral cholera vaccine campaign covered over 596,000 people in high-risk areas, achieving 92.9% coverage. Food vendors and water sources are under scrutiny to prevent further spread.
