The University of Ghana's Health Service has issued a health notice to students and staff in the country due to an increase in suspected measles cases.
In the Greater Accra Region, two instances of rubella have also been identified.
This is based on data from Ghana's National Health Service.
"As a result, the University Health Services (UHS) is bringing this information to the attention of the University Community so that students and staff will be on the lookout for possible cases and refer them immediately to the hospital for appropriate care and management," said Dr. Mark Frempong, Director of the University Health Service.
Dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis), kopliks' spots, and skin rash are all symptoms of measles. Rubella causes a sore throat, fever, headache, conjunctivitis, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and cough in infected people.
The University urged, "Please report any suspicious instances to the University Hospital or the nearest health center as soon as possible."
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