Dengue Fever cases rise to 36 in Eastern, Central Regions

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that a total of 36 cases of Dengue fever have been confirmed in the Eastern and Central Regions of the country. These cases, according to a statement by the GHS, were confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). The disease, initially … Read more

Dengue fever spreads to Central Region – Clinical Epidemiologist

Advertisement Clinical Epidemiologist Prof. Fred Binka has said that the outbreak of dengue fever has spread to the Central Region of Ghana. Speaking on 3FM’s Hot edition, he noted that surveillance system in the country is not robust enough to ensure we are on top of the situation. “The disease is now in the Central … Read more

Dengue Fever: Two more cases recorded in Eastern Region; 57 samples being tested

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 … Read more

GHS declares outbreak of dengue fever, confirms 9 cases in Eastern Region

Advertisement The Ghana health service has confirmed nine cases of Dengue fever in the Eastern region. The service in a statement signed by the Director General of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah- Aboagye said the National Surveillance System detected unusual cases of malaria-like illness in some districts of the Eastern Region. These cases were … Read more

GHS issues alert over Dengue Fever outbreak; nine cases confirmed

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has 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). A statement signed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, … Read more