Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Cholera outbreak, one dead, 25 reported cases in Accra

At least one person has so far been confirmed dead while 25 others have been confirmed to have been infected with cholera barely 48 hours after the Health Service issued a cholera alert in Accra.
The Deputy Director of the Greater Accra Regional Health Service, Dr Edward Antwi attributes the situation to poor sanitation problems in the capital.
Dr. Antwi entreated people in the capital to be mindful about what they eat and avoid eating food exposed to flies.
He says any person who experiences frequent loose watery stools and vomiting should immediately rush to the nearest clinic for treatments.
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