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.
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Meanwhile, Deputy Eastern Regional Health Director Dr. John Ekow Otoo said measures are in place to contain the spread, but also individual commitment is very essential.
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