Minister of health; Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
Health Minister Urges Public Awareness to Curb Cholera
The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government has made safe and free
oral cholera vaccines available at health facilities in Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region, as well as Awutu and Cape Coast in the Central Region.
Mr. Akandoh, therefore, urged Ghanaians to visit designated health centers to receive the free vaccines. He also called on local radio stations, religious organizations, local government authorities, and the Environmental Protection Agency to support the campaign against cholera.
The Minister made these remarks during a visit to Winneba and Swedru Municipal hospitals in the Central Region.
He stressed the need for good hygiene practices, such as consuming hot meals, drinking safe water, and regularly washing hands, to prevent the spread of cholera.
He noted a significant decline in cholera cases, with no reported deaths in the past three weeks, and expressed satisfaction with the efforts of health facilities in establishing isolation centers for affected patients.
Additionally, he commended health workers, particularly those at CHPS compounds, for their role in promoting personal hygiene.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent future outbreaks.
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