The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 36 cases of Dengue fever in the Eastern and Central Regions, following testing at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR).
The disease, initially detected in three districts and municipalities in the Eastern Region, has now spread to the Central Region.
A national team of experts, comprising entomologists and epidemiologists, has joined regional forces to investigate the outbreak, with additional samples sent for confirmation.
While only one case required hospitalization and has since been discharged, the remaining patients are receiving home care and are stable.
To contain the outbreak, the GHS is conducting an orientation for healthcare workers and other stakeholders to better manage the outbreak.
The public has been urged to take preventive measures to stop the breeding of mosquitoes, which include wearing protective clothing and using mosquito repellents.
Additionally, people are advised to cover water containers, discard unused water, and properly dispose of potential mosquito breeding sites like cocoa pods and coconut shells.
The GHS has also advised against self-medication, encouraging individuals to report to nearby health facilities if they experience symptoms such as sudden onset of high-grade fever, severe headache, body aches, muscle, bone, and joint pains, nausea and/or vomiting, and rash.
By taking these measures, the spread of Dengue fever can be mitigated, and the outbreak brought under control.
The GHS continues to monitor the situation and provide updates to the public.
