Ghana health service issues cholera alert

Health News on Friday, June 14, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-06-14

The Greater Accra Regional Health Authority has warned the public about the risk of cholera and other infectious diseases in the region.

Management stated that, from the onset of the rains, badociated with poor sanitation and other circumstances, it was likely that these events would occur.

He therefore advised the population to adopt certain preventive measures and precautions to reduce the threat and protect against the disease.

Dr. (Mrs.) Charity Sarpong, Greater Accra Regional Director for Health Services, said that to prevent these diseases, the public should be committed to preserving the safety of food and water by drinking water. salubrious, washing fruits and vegetables well before eating.

They must also always cover food, eating hot foods, without dust, flies or dirt.

She said the running water sources and the sachet might not be drinkable and should be boiled.

According to the statement, the public should always wash their hands with soap under running water after using the toilet, before eating or preparing a meal, before feeding their baby, before serving their meals and after having taken care of sick people.

According to the statement, cholera could be prevented by keeping the environment clean by avoiding defecating in the open, but rather by using toilets, clean toilets and surfaces contaminated with feces with a disinfectant. and covering uncollected waste.

According to the statement, people with diarrhea symptoms should start taking Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) immediately or go immediately to a nearby facility for treatment.