Cholera on the decline in Accra

Accra (Greater Accra), 28th June 99 --

A cholera outbreak in Accra last week is said to be on the decline, Mr Fred Dugbazah, public relations officer of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has said.

Speaking to the GNA in an interview on Saturday, he said the Korle Bu Polyclinic, which recorded three deaths and 49 admissions on June 19, has not received any fresh cases.

He said some of those who were admitted have been treated and discharged while the rest are responding to treatment.

The patients who were mainly adults were from Palladium, Chokor, James Town, Korle-Gonno, Agbobloshie and some parts of Ablekuma.

Mr Dugbazah said there is no isolation ward at the Polyclinic adding that there are plans to accommodate such patients for the time being at the fever ward and appealed to other clinics and hospitals not to refer cholera cases to Korle-Bu.

He advised the public to observe personal hygiene and to keep their surroundings clean ''since we are in the wet season''.

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