The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, running from December 15 to 19. The initiative targets four Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) heavily impacted by the ongoing cholera outbreak.
This decision comes in response to the rising number of cholera cases and fatalities, particularly in the Western and Central Regions. The Western Region has recorded 908 confirmed cholera cases and 10 deaths, prompting urgent measures to curb the spread.
Over 600,000 residents aged two and above in Shama Municipality, Sekondi-Takoradi, Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers will however, be excluded from the vaccination.
Teams will be stationed at key locations such as churches, mosques, markets, homes, and schools to ensure widespread coverage. These areas have been identified as high-priority zones due to their vulnerability.
Earlier this month, Ghana conducted its first sub-national cholera vaccination campaign in the Awutu Senya East sub-districts, from November 30 to December 3, targeting an estimated 150,000 people.
The campaign exceeded its target, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to control the cholera outbreak. The GHS remains committed to combating the outbreak through vaccination and other public health interventions.
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