Fear Grips Upper West As Yellow Fever Confirmed 30 Deaths
Fear has gripped parts of the Upper West Region following the confirmation of yellow fever after reported mysterious deaths. Information gathered by The Chronicle indicated that Sissala East Municipal has recorded 30 cases among the Fulbe community, Sissala West District has recorded 2 cases at Jeffisi and Wa Municipal has recorded 4 cases. Wa West […] The post Fear Grips Upper West As Yellow…
A recent outbreak of yellow fever has caused alarm in the Upper West Region of Ghana, with confirmed deaths and numerous suspected cases. The Sissala East Municipal Health Directorate announced the confirmation of yellow fever after investigating a series of mysterious deaths among the Fulbe community. Out of 4 blood samples tested at Accra's laboratories, 1 tested positive for yellow fever, establishing the disease as the probable cause of the fatalities.
However, further investigations are ongoing to determine if the remaining cases are linked to yellow fever or another illness.
Health authorities have initiated a reactive response to the outbreak, training medical professionals to recognize and manage potential cases. Accra's health officials will decide whether to administer vaccinations across the affected regions or target specific populations. Additionally, suspected cases have been reported in Sissala West District, Wa Municipal, and Wa West District, suggesting the disease may not be confined to Sissala East.
The Fulbe Chief in Tumu of Sissala East, Mr. Amidu Tiina, reported receiving distress calls about over 30 sudden deaths in Fulbe communities, leading to collaboration with stakeholders and health authorities. The Municipal Health Directorate has advised residents to remain calm, seek medical attention when unwell, and rely on verified information from health authorities as the investigation proceeds.
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