Fourteen people have lost their lives following an outbreak of cholera in the Western Region, with hospitals in the region battling to manage the rising number of patients.

As of December 7, 2024, a total of 789 suspected cases had been recorded, with daily new infections exceeding 60, according to a report by Myjoyonline.com.

As part of efforts to control the outbreak, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has deployed a team from its Institutional Care Division to the region.

The team has been tasked with monitoring the situation, reassessing emergency healthcare plans, and reinforcing hospital staff to ensure timely treatment for those affected, the report noted.

The report further indicated that both public and private facilities are recording an average of 15 to 20 cholera patients daily, with health officials appealing for additional resources and supplies to manage the situation.

Additionally, the Western Regional Directorate has announced a vaccination campaign targeting high-risk areas such as the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and Ahanta West.

The exercise is scheduled to commence on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, city authorities have directed food vendors, particularly those selling vegetables, to suspend operations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also conducting inspections across the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis to enforce this directive and assess sanitation conditions to help control the spread of the disease.

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