Ghana: Cholera - Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation n° MDRGH010
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Description of the disaster
The cholera outbreak in Ghana has led to more than 1,000 cases in the last three weeks. As of July 2014, at least 1,119 cases of cholera and 17 deaths were recorded in the Great Accra region of Ghana. Nine districts out of sixteen have recorded cases to date with Accra metro and Dadekotpon are the most affected districts and account for 87% of cases.
Four regions (Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti and Western) have confirmed cases of cholera. As of 14 August 2014, cumulatively, 4,800 cases including 43 deaths (Case fatality rate of 0.9%) have been reported from 32 districts in 5 regions namely:
Greater Accra region has reported 4,340 cases including 39 deaths (Case fatality rate – CFR: 0.9%) from 16 districts namely Accra Metro Total, Ada East, Ada West, Adentan, Ashaiman, Ga Central, Ga East, Ga South, Ga West, Kpone Katamanso, La Dadekotopon, La Nkwatanang, Ledzokuku-Krowor, Ningo Prampram. Shai Osudoku and Tema municipality.
Eastern region 264 cases with no death from 7 districts Nsawam Adoagyiri, Kwahu West, New Juaben, Akwapim North, West Akim, Fanteakwa and Lower Manya Krobo;
Ashanti region 10 cases with no death from 3 districts (Adsansi South, Kumasi metro and Asante Akim Central;
Western region 23 cases with no death from Sekondi Takoradi metropolis,
The number of cases has increased quickly and on 18 August 5,5cases with 45 deaths were already reported for Greater Accra.
The Ghana Red Cross Society intends to complement the Ministry of Health’s response plan on cholera through focusing on social mobilization activities to reduce morbidity and mortality.