The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded bringing the total number to 11.

 

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on July 14,  announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region.

 

According to the GHS, a total of nine cases have been confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR).

 

The disease, initially recorded in three districts and municipalities of the Eastern Region is now in five districts.

 

The affected districts are Birim Central, Birim North, Akyemansa, Birim South and Achiase.

 

Addressing journalists at a news conference in the regional capital Koforidua Monday afternoon, the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Winfred Ofosu revealed that the number is likely to go up.

 

He added that the directorate is still awaiting the results of 57 more samples sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

 

“A total of 11 cases have been confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. The region is expecting feedback from 57 more samples that are being worked on. The region is currently managing 103 suspected cases. So, I am sure many of you have the information that, initially, it was 9. Some tests were done, and two turned out to be positive,” he stated.

 

Dr Ofosu, however, assured the public of the readiness of the Ghana Health Service in combating the disease and urged people living in those districts to report to the nearest health facilities if they have symptoms of Dengue fever.

 

CNR