A total of 201 cholera cases have been recorded in the Volta
Region, Mr Mathew Drafor, Head of Disease Surveillance Unit at the Regional
Health Directorate has said. He said the increasing number of cases could be
disastrous in the region. Mr Drafor said this at a public forum organised by
the Ho Rotary Club on cholera on the theme: “End Cholera Now.” The target group
were traders at the Ho central market. Mr Drafor said it is surprising that
from 60 cases on Friday, August 22, Ketu-South District recorded 110 cases on
Tuesday, August 26 with two deaths. He said Nkwanta South recorded 67 cases
with three deaths, Ho-West, 12 cases, Ketu-North 10 cases and Ho, two cases. Mr
Drafor called for concerted efforts from stakeholders to address the situation.
Mr Kenneth Kponor, Municipal Director of National Commission on Civic Education
expressed worry that despite regular education on radio, cholera cases are
increasing and attributed it to lawlessness. He said it is the responsibility
of the individual to keep his or her environment clean, while those who
compromise cleanliness should be prosecuted. Mr Richard Ahiagbede, Municipal
Environmental Officer said the Assembly is fumigating some areas in the
communities to halt the spread of the disease. Mr Rockson Dogbega, President of
Ho Rotary Club said the forum became necessary in view of how fast the disease
is spreading. Mr Dogbega asked the participants to become health ambassadors
and preach cleanliness, while refuse collectors should step-up their
operations.
Source: Citi/GNA
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