[ 2014-09-02 ]

Cholera outbreak reaches alarming heights; over 10,000 cases recorded
Efforts to control the cholera outbreak seem to be
fading out as the disease keep spreading to other
parts of the country.

There are increasing cases in the Brong Ahafo and
Central regions.

Joy FM's correspondent in the Central region,
Richard Kojo Nyarko reported that 12 people have
died and 500 cases reported in the latest outbreak
in the region.

He added that, hospitals and clinics in the
regional capital, Cape Coast, have resorted to
treating patients under tents.

Health officials have predicted that the outbreak
could worsen if the necessary steps are not
taken.

The death toll as compiled by Joy FM has risen to
almost 70 with over 10,000 cases recorded across
the country since the outbreak in August, this
year.

Accra Metro Health Director, Dr. Simson Boateng
told Joy News the latest figures for Accra is
around 4,680 cases with 47 reported deaths.

He said health officials are working round the
clock to find the real cause of the outbreak.

Source - Joy News

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