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Report by Edward FRIMPONG
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed twelve (12) additional cases that were in close contact with earlier cases. Prior to these 12 confirmations, two (2) cases had been confirmed in a recent release dated 26th February 2023.
This brings to 14 the total number of confirmed cases for this outback.
Following the institution of control measures including contact tracing and testing, one death has so far been recorded.
According to the Ghana Health Service, all 13 cases are alive and in stable condition and are being managed in designated health facilities.
A released statement signed by the Director General of Ghana Health Service stated categorically that, “A total of 97 contacts have been identified and efforts are underway to identify more contacts,”
“A probable case had been reported from Central Region and contacts are being identified and monitored while we await confirmation. Psychological support is being provided for all cases and contacts,” the statement said.
The Ghana Health Service outlined three (3) preventable measures that must be adhered to.
(1) Avoid contact with rodents (mice, rats, etc)
(2) Ensure good environmental hygiene and institute measures such as storing grain and other foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers, disposing of garbage far from the home, maintaining clean households, and keeping cats to prevent rodent infestation.
(3) Avoid contact with blood and body fluids while caring for sick persons.
The Ghana Health Service urged the public not to hesitate to report to the nearest health facility when unwell.
“We want to assure the public that, we will continue to work with our partners to ensure the safety of the entire population,” the statement concluded.
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