The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has stepped up public education on preventive measures against the outbreak of cholera in the region.
In recent weeks, the Directorate has been engaging the public through traditional media and community information centers on the need to maintain a clean environment and observe hygiene protocols.
This initiative follows confirmed cases of cholera in the Greater Accra Region, as reported in a press release issued by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on October 14, 2024.
According to the release, signed by the Director General of the Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, nine cases had been confirmed in the Ada West and Ada East Districts as of October 11.
It also detailed public health response measures being undertaken by the Service across the country to prevent an outbreak.
In line with this, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has embarked on intensive public education to encourage hand hygiene and other preventive practices among the populace.
Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Regional Director of Health Services, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that strict infection prevention control practices are being enforced in all health facilities.
He advised the public to regularly wash their hands under safe running water with soap before eating, cooking, and after using the toilet.
The public must also drink only safe water, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and avoid cold foods.
The Regional Director encouraged individuals to immediately report to the nearest health facility if they experience continuous watery stool, vomiting, or feelings of weakness and fatigue.
He underscored the need for individual households to adopt hygienic practices, stating that the prevention of the disease is a collective responsibility.
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