A cholera outbreak has been reported in Winneba, with the Effutu Municipal Hospital confirming 29 cases out of 356 recorded in the municipality.

According to hospital authorities, one person has died from the outbreak, while another death was reported earlier in October 2024. The hospital has assured the public that proactive measures are being taken to prevent further infections.

The source of the outbreak has been traced to a single family in a particular area within Effutu, raising concerns about possible environmental or sanitary conditions contributing to the spread of the disease.

Children are the most affected, but fortunately, most infected children are responding well to treatment. The hospital has set up an isolation center to manage infected patients and has commenced contact tracing to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the disease.

Health authorities have urged residents to practice strict hygiene measures, including regular handwashing and proper sanitation, to help curb the outbreak.

This outbreak is part of a larger cholera outbreak in Ghana, with 4,155 cases and 35 deaths recorded by December 23.