The Ghana Health Service says no cholera outbreak has been recorded nationwide following the recent floods.
Director‑General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea disclosed this during a disinfection exercise at Tema Station Market and the Adabraka Polyclinic, carried out with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and partner LCB Worldwide.
“Fortunately, as of now, we don’t have any registered cholera outbreak. But prevention is key, we don’t need to wait for an outbreak before acting. Treatment is extremely costly,” Dr. Akoriyea stressed on July 11.
The disinfection drive follows a nationwide clean‑up ordered by President Mahama after floods left massive debris across homes and communities. Residents, institutions, shops, and lorry parks were mandated to join the effort.
Dr. Akoriyea explained the initiative is crucial to prevent diseases: “After cleaning, the next step is disinfection and fumigation to avoid outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, and other illnesses.”
The Municipal Chief Executive of Korle Klottey, Allotey Gasie, csaid trucks are actively clearing refuse: “We are overwhelmed but managing. Over six trucks are moving in and out, and by close of day or tomorrow, most debris should be cleared.”
Fiifi Buabeng‑Baiden, Lead for Partnerships and Programmes at LCB Worldwide, emphasized the public health importance: “Disinfecting markets, schools, and health facilities is vital to stop the spread of cholera, malaria, and typhoid.”
Dr. Akoriyea added the disinfection initiative will continue across affected areas.
By Beatrice Sowah
