Meningitis

28 Jan

Upper West Region Records 17 Suspected Cases Of Meningitis, 6 Deaths Recorded

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The Upper West Region has reported 17 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, with six confirmed deaths, according to Dr Collins Boateng Danquah, Deputy Director of Public Health. He disclosed that the cases were recorded across six districts, with the highest numbers in the Nadowli/Kaleo District and Nandom Municipality. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a fatal disease common in the meningitis belt, which spans the Upper West, Upper East, and Northern regions of Ghana. The disease often begins in October and claims several lives during this period. Speaking to Channel One News, Dr Danquah urged the public to stay in well-ventilated areas and…

21 Mar

Upper West: Six More People Die From Meningitis

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Six more people have died from meningitis in the Upper West region, bringing the total number of fatalities from the condition to 10 since January this year. The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has reported a total of 124 suspected cases of meningitis, with 34 of these cases being officially confirmed. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Director of Health in charge of Public Health in Upper West, speaking to Citi News emphasized the importance of early reporting and public sensitization efforts to combat the outbreak. He acknowledged the support from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), which has provided essential…