The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it has confirmed 36 cases of outbreak of Dengue from both Eastern and Central Regions.
According to the GHS, the cases were detected in the communities by healthcare workers using an appropriate Case Definition.
In a press release dated 17th July 2024, the GHS noted that of all these cases, only one (1) was admitted but has been discharged. The remaining are all being managed at home and are stable.
“As at today, 17h July, 2024, we have confirmed 36 cases from both Eastern and Central Regions.”
“These cases were detected in the communities by health care workers using an appropriate Case Definition. It is worthy to note that, of all these cases, only one (1) was admitted but has been discharged. The remaining are all being managed at home and are stable,” the statement by the GHS read.
GHS has reminded the public of the symptoms of dengue, which these include: Sudden onset of high-grade fever; Severe headache (mostly in the forehead) Body aches – muscle, bone and joint pains; Nausea and/or vomiting; Rash.
The GHS has also outlined ongoing measures it has put in place to fight the outbreak.
“Orientation of clinicians on the case definition at all levels including CHPS compounds, meetings held with key stakeholders, i.e. District Health Management Teams, M/DCES, Chiefs; Community durbars; Risk communication in the affected districts.”
“We continue to urge the general population, especially, those in the affected areas to prevent mosquito bites by doing the following: 1. Wear protective clothing 2. Use mosquito repellents 3. If you must keep water containers around your home, ensure it is tightly covered, 4. Discard water in containers if the water is not being used 5. On the farms, also ensure that receptacles that could collect water such as empty cocoa pods, coconut shells etc.) are discarded (crushed, buried etc) properly 6. If sleeping during the day or outside, sleep in an insecticide treated bed net 7. Do not self-medicate: report to the nearest health facility when you have high grade fever,” the stated added.
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