Ghana records 450 suspected yellow fever cases; Health Ministry intensifies surveillance
Ghanaian health authorities are monitoring 450 suspected cases of yellow fever reported between June and September. The government has deployed response teams and isolation centers to prevent a potential outbreak.
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Highlights a significant public health concern in West Africa and the government's efforts to manage disease surveillance.
Ghana has recorded about 450 suspected cases of yellow fever between June and September this year, with health authorities intensifying surveillance and response measures to prevent a potential outbreak.
Copy link Add 3News as your preferred source on Google Preferred source Article tools Ask AI Listen to this article AI narration Playback position 0:00 2:12 10 10 Playback speed 1× Ghana has recorded about 450 suspected cases of yellow fever between June and September this year, with health authorities intensifying surveillance and response measures to prevent a potential outbreak.
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh disclosed this at a health sector update engagement in Accra.
According to the Minister, 74 of the suspected cases were recorded in the Upper West Region, while three confirmed cases have been reported in the Upper East Region.
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