The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will launch a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, beginning today, December 15, and running through Thursday, December 19.

The initiative will cover four Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) severely affected by the cholera outbreak.

This decision comes in response to the rising number of cholera cases and fatalities, particularly in the Western and Central Regions. As of now, eight MMDAs in the Western Region have been impacted, with 908 confirmed cases and 10 deaths reported.

The vaccination campaign aims to reach over 600,000 residents aged two and above in the Shama Municipality, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ahanta West, and Effia-Kwesimintsim. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers will 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.

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Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged the daunting economic challenges facing the country and the substantial effort required to restore prosperity.

Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Accra on Sunday, Mahama highlighted the magnitude of the task ahead, expressing his commitment to tackling the economic crisis head-on.

He also emphasised the importance of seeking divine guidance and wisdom to successfully navigate the challenges confronting the nation.

“I can confirm that our country is still in a very severe economic crisis, and it is going to take a lot of work to bring it back. It is going to be a very tough task to restore our economic prosperity, but I pray that the God who gave me this responsibility will give me the strength and the wisdom to handle it.