Over 150 UCC students admitted over cholera, food poisoning

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ghana 9 years ago

cholera is better dan ebola

cholera is better dan ebola
ELINAN 9 years ago

Of all the coastal towns and cities and if there's one, Cape Coast is the filthiest followed by James Town and Chorkor.

Of all the coastal towns and cities and if there's one, Cape Coast is the filthiest followed by James Town and Chorkor.
Ghana Ba 9 years ago

Eeeeiiiiii are we safe.....as a country!

Eeeeiiiiii are we safe.....as a country!
Woman 9 years ago

I wonder where you place sekondi and Takoradi!

I wonder where you place sekondi and Takoradi!
senior Wisdom 9 years ago

Ghana until recently vying to become a middle income country. This is disease a of the middle ages and not befitting of a contry whith such ambitions

Ghana until recently vying to become a middle income country. This is disease a of the middle ages and not befitting of a contry whith such ambitions
Woman 9 years ago

Are you serious!

Are you serious!
We Told U So 9 years ago

whhhaaat

whhhaaat
the truth 9 years ago

everything has a superstitious explanation in Ghana.

Na waaaaa oooooo

everything has a superstitious explanation in Ghana.

Na waaaaa oooooo
the truth 9 years ago

Are you serious (question mark)

Are you serious (question mark)
abu okyeman KIBI 9 years ago

DIRTY MAHAMA GOVERNMENT,DIRTY ACCRA SLUMS ,GHANA IS FILTY ALL OVER . NDC GOVT IN A CURSE

DIRTY MAHAMA GOVERNMENT,DIRTY ACCRA SLUMS ,GHANA IS FILTY ALL OVER . NDC GOVT IN A CURSE
Nima boy 9 years ago

Your mothers filthy pussy is rather a curse for giving birth to you.Noooonsense.

Your mothers filthy pussy is rather a curse for giving birth to you.Noooonsense.
MR JELIL AHMED 9 years ago

I WONDER WHERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS GET CHOLERA

I WONDER WHERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS GET CHOLERA
KD 9 years ago

So cholera is slowly becoming an epidemic in Ghana? And what is the government of Ghana doing about it? Where is the minister of health?

So cholera is slowly becoming an epidemic in Ghana? And what is the government of Ghana doing about it? Where is the minister of health?
KWAKU MANU 9 years ago

NDC IS THIS HOW FAR YOU HAVE BROUGHT US. COMMON CHOLERA WHICH STRUCK THE NATION. YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEAL WITH IT. YOU HABE SAT DOWN FOR IT TO BEVOME ENDEMIC, WHAT IF EBOLA STRIKES? MAY GOD IN HIS MERCY KEEP GHANA FROM ...
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NDC IS THIS HOW FAR YOU HAVE BROUGHT US. COMMON CHOLERA WHICH STRUCK THE NATION. YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEAL WITH IT. YOU HABE SAT DOWN FOR IT TO BEVOME ENDEMIC, WHAT IF EBOLA STRIKES? MAY GOD IN HIS MERCY KEEP GHANA FROM THIS DESTRUCTIVE MONEY CHOPPING, CORRUPTION SOAKED PARTY.
Nima boy 9 years ago

Master did the government opened your dirty mouth and poured shit into it.Keep your environment clean and dont forget to educate your illitrate tribemen also.
Salute

Master did the government opened your dirty mouth and poured shit into it.Keep your environment clean and dont forget to educate your illitrate tribemen also.
Salute
baby luv 9 years ago

Stupid piece. Do you want the NDC to keep your house clean Learn the cause of cholera and you will begin to write sensible article

Stupid piece. Do you want the NDC to keep your house clean Learn the cause of cholera and you will begin to write sensible article
Yiddana 9 years ago

When will our leadership understand their job functions?

When will our leadership understand their job functions?
Things Fall Apart 9 years ago

Go around Ghana and see how dirty everything is. Hand washing alone wont help. Instead of wasting time in churches they should clean up the country. Teach hygiene in the schools and every Ghanaian should behave well not litte ...
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Go around Ghana and see how dirty everything is. Hand washing alone wont help. Instead of wasting time in churches they should clean up the country. Teach hygiene in the schools and every Ghanaian should behave well not littering the streets. Maybe we already have Ebola and selling it as Cholera.. Beware!
osei hwedie 9 years ago

Those who insulted Mrs Rawlings as a BLACKMONK

Those who insulted Mrs Rawlings as a BLACKMONK
osei hwedie 9 years ago

THose who insulted Mrs RAWLINGS aS A BLACK MONKEY should retract their insults and apologise. She was the only person in GHANA who drew the attention of the people about the Criminal Negligence of NDC president. Those who ins ...
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THose who insulted Mrs RAWLINGS aS A BLACK MONKEY should retract their insults and apologise. She was the only person in GHANA who drew the attention of the people about the Criminal Negligence of NDC president. Those who insulted her are notoriously EWES. They will steal everything in GHANA
MNBVJHFGUTY 9 years ago

FOOLS FOOLS ANIMALS IN HUMAN SKIN MAHAMA SHOLLD COME AND CLEAN YOUR HOUSE FOR U,U WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OPOSITION DRUG PUSHERS,

FOOLS FOOLS ANIMALS IN HUMAN SKIN MAHAMA SHOLLD COME AND CLEAN YOUR HOUSE FOR U,U WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OPOSITION DRUG PUSHERS,
Afari 9 years ago

I hope you understand what leadership means!!

I hope you understand what leadership means!!
aff 9 years ago

Before these guys came from their various homes to school there was no cholera in Cape Coast, so why should any body blame the leadership for the outbreak?

Before these guys came from their various homes to school there was no cholera in Cape Coast, so why should any body blame the leadership for the outbreak?
rOB 9 years ago

I DON'T KNOW HOW OLD YOU ARE, BUT SINCE YOU WERE BORN, HAVE YOU HEARD OF SUCH A SERIOUS CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN GHANA BEFORE?

I DON'T KNOW HOW OLD YOU ARE, BUT SINCE YOU WERE BORN, HAVE YOU HEARD OF SUCH A SERIOUS CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN GHANA BEFORE?
rOB 9 years ago

Cholera is a well understood disease and its prevalence in a community or country is directly related to the state of sanitation in that location. If you want to tell us that this record outbreak of ALL TIME in Ghana has noth ...
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Cholera is a well understood disease and its prevalence in a community or country is directly related to the state of sanitation in that location. If you want to tell us that this record outbreak of ALL TIME in Ghana has nothing to do with Mahama, you might as well blame it on an aircraft that passed by.
King Bright (USA) 9 years ago

If you fail to release and mismanagement funds meant for sanitation what happens? Worse of it they will come to insult people who complain. Wow.

If you fail to release and mismanagement funds meant for sanitation what happens? Worse of it they will come to insult people who complain. Wow.
anewu & d wife 9 years ago

"For how long" are they going to be choleraed? Oh Cape, my Cape. I miss d battle of Shoa Balls.

"For how long" are they going to be choleraed? Oh Cape, my Cape. I miss d battle of Shoa Balls.
rOB 9 years ago

This is a disgrace! Cholera has now become as common as a stomach upset in Ghana. What is this government doing? I have never heard of such a serious Cholera outbreak in Ghana before. If the government can't run the country, ...
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This is a disgrace! Cholera has now become as common as a stomach upset in Ghana. What is this government doing? I have never heard of such a serious Cholera outbreak in Ghana before. If the government can't run the country, they should just step down and let someone else do the job.
kofi''' 9 years ago

instead of taking the university authorities to task people are blaming mahama...what happened to the sanitation fees paid by the students... I guess some of you are just desperate to tag mahama with all the bad in ghana! let ...
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instead of taking the university authorities to task people are blaming mahama...what happened to the sanitation fees paid by the students... I guess some of you are just desperate to tag mahama with all the bad in ghana! let get a life. check the any university bill and see how much students pay for just sanitation
NTIKUMA ANANSE 9 years ago

NA SO EBEE!!!!! CHOLERA MAHAMA, CORRUPTION MAHAMA, DUMSOR DUMSOR MAHAMA,
CHRAJ MAHAMA, EVERYTHING MAHAMA. EDEE BEE KEKE MAHAMA.

NA SO EBEE!!!!! CHOLERA MAHAMA, CORRUPTION MAHAMA, DUMSOR DUMSOR MAHAMA,
CHRAJ MAHAMA, EVERYTHING MAHAMA. EDEE BEE KEKE MAHAMA.
Williams 9 years ago

The rest off the student should be careful

The rest off the student should be careful
abena 9 years ago

Provide good drinking water to the population and put a stop to the sachet water. It is spreading cholera. Don't wait till everybody dies until there is no one to govern!!

Provide good drinking water to the population and put a stop to the sachet water. It is spreading cholera. Don't wait till everybody dies until there is no one to govern!!
Tibaa 9 years ago

Our Press is deeply steeped in sensationalism: is it 150, or 100?

Our Press is deeply steeped in sensationalism: is it 150, or 100?
KD 9 years ago

CHOLERA 100
FOOD POISONING 50

TOPIC IS CORRECT

CHOLERA 100
FOOD POISONING 50

TOPIC IS CORRECT
BALLOT BOX 9 years ago

E de bee k3k3 is what you, yes, you, that was what you wanted isn't it?

E de bee k3k3 is what you, yes, you, that was what you wanted isn't it?
WATERLOO 9 years ago

WHY ARE GHANAIAN JOURNALIST NOW BECOMING VERY UNCOUTH AND UNKIND TO THE VERY SOCIETY AND COUNTRY THEY PLEDGED TO SERVE? KOJO YANKAH AND KWAW ANSAH AND THEIR LIKES SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH A SUBVERSIVE SYSTEM/ O ...
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WHY ARE GHANAIAN JOURNALIST NOW BECOMING VERY UNCOUTH AND UNKIND TO THE VERY SOCIETY AND COUNTRY THEY PLEDGED TO SERVE? KOJO YANKAH AND KWAW ANSAH AND THEIR LIKES SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH A SUBVERSIVE SYSTEM/ ORGANIZATION.WHAT WENT WRONG AT UCC HAS A CLEAR CUT CUT ROOT CAUSE. PERHAPS FOOD POISONING. IF IT IS CHOLERA, THEN THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN. CHOLERA ATTACKS DIRTY ENVIRONMENT...TO AN EXTENT THAT ABOUT 100 PEOPLE ARE TAKING ILL OF CHOLERA IS AN INDICTMENT ON THE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES.TO THIS JOURNALIST AND MANY MORE SHOULD BE TOLD IN NO UNCERTAIN TIMES THAT THE PROFESSION OF THE SCRIBES HAS A TWO WAY RESPONSIBILITY....ONE TO THE GOVT AND THE OTHER TO THE PEOPLE OF GHANA AND THOSE IN THE DIASPORA. IN DOING SO, THEY NEED TO DO SO WITH CARE AND NATIONALISM AT HEART ENSURING ACCURACY, UNTAINTED FOCUS AND WITHOUT A BIAS. THEY SHOULD AVOID LIES.
Edna 9 years ago

Effective hand washing and taking of warm food. is my advice to all UCC students

Effective hand washing and taking of warm food. is my advice to all UCC students
Abakah 9 years ago

da food vendors must b investigated.dey. don't care wat goes into da food, all dey care fr is deir money. dis is inhuman

da food vendors must b investigated.dey. don't care wat goes into da food, all dey care fr is deir money. dis is inhuman
Jacob 9 years ago

Only Cholera and 2 dead. I shiver to imagine when Ebola lands. We need to use this opportunity to change our sanitary conditions.

Only Cholera and 2 dead. I shiver to imagine when Ebola lands. We need to use this opportunity to change our sanitary conditions.
Walantuwalansa 9 years ago

GHANAIANS HAVE NO HYGIENIC BEHAVIOUR THEY ARE JUST DIRTY, SHIT, PEE AND THROW RUBBISH EVERYWHERE... ONLY THING THEY DO BEST IS TO GO TO CHURCH AND SHOUT! MAYBE ALREADY EBOLA??? TAKE CARE!

GHANAIANS HAVE NO HYGIENIC BEHAVIOUR THEY ARE JUST DIRTY, SHIT, PEE AND THROW RUBBISH EVERYWHERE... ONLY THING THEY DO BEST IS TO GO TO CHURCH AND SHOUT! MAYBE ALREADY EBOLA??? TAKE CARE!
Atueknab 9 years ago

OMG

OMG
KWAKU KYERETWIE 9 years ago

IF IT IS EBOLA WE MUST KNOW FOR THE PUBLIC TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUATION. THE FACT IS EBOLA GOES WITH CHOLERA AND IT IS DANGEROUS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO HIDE THE SPREAD OF EBOLA.......JUST EXPOSE WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE UNIVERSIT ...
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IF IT IS EBOLA WE MUST KNOW FOR THE PUBLIC TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUATION. THE FACT IS EBOLA GOES WITH CHOLERA AND IT IS DANGEROUS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO HIDE THE SPREAD OF EBOLA.......JUST EXPOSE WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE UNIVERSITY PERIOD.
Military Man 9 years ago

Oh Mother Ghana!!!

What is happening to our country?

Nobody is safe from this disease now.

What happened to the 'very neat and rich' old Ghana some of us grew up in?

The good, old 'tankase' mentality should be bro ...
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Oh Mother Ghana!!!

What is happening to our country?

Nobody is safe from this disease now.

What happened to the 'very neat and rich' old Ghana some of us grew up in?

The good, old 'tankase' mentality should be brought back because that system worked. It wasn't a sophiscated system but it protected us in a lot of ways.
That system 'forced' and encouraged every Ghanaian to be hygienic - food vendors, parents, market women- all towed the line of the regional and local town/municipal councils or a fine was paid by anyone 'caught' being dirty.

I know some people will say with the population explosion and the massive bribery and corruption that has eaten into every fabric of the Ghanaian society, the old "tankase" system might not be effective but it doesn't seem like what we are practising currently is working. It has failed miserably.
So what is preventing us from going back to the old system and fine tuning it for this modern time?
We've got a lot to lose if we keep going on like this.

Is any person in political power of influence reading this?

GOD HELP GHANA!!!
Adams Yussif, Korle-Bu Campus, UG 9 years ago

I think we better deal with the issue and stop this politics. Cholera outbreak, what are we doing as Ghanaians in managing it should be the topic of every one. The media is doing their part in tell us about it, ministry of he ...
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I think we better deal with the issue and stop this politics. Cholera outbreak, what are we doing as Ghanaians in managing it should be the topic of every one. The media is doing their part in tell us about it, ministry of health are doing all they can to saves further lost of lives, what are you doing in your own way to help?
Yaw Sebe 9 years ago

Filth all over! why Ghana

Filth all over! why Ghana
Yaw Sebe 9 years ago

Filth all over the Country! why oh why Ghana

Filth all over the Country! why oh why Ghana
Obed Adore 9 years ago

UCC, please consult.. www.shaghana.org for assitance.

UCC, please consult.. www.shaghana.org for assitance.
Grace 9 years ago

Ghanians are filthy people period. They thrive on living ina filthy environment, using gutters as toilets and eating without washing hands.

Ghanians are filthy people period. They thrive on living ina filthy environment, using gutters as toilets and eating without washing hands.
YEBOPOWER 9 years ago

Too much beans.Shut down the damn school and let everyone go home and take care of himself/herself since the whole country lacks medical defenses.

Too much beans.Shut down the damn school and let everyone go home and take care of himself/herself since the whole country lacks medical defenses.
Akwasi Manu 9 years ago

blame the school authorities for d poor sanitation on d campus. i wish som1 come to ucc, walk from their taxi rank to Ayensu, Kwapro, Amamoma n Apewosika. all they know is taking money from the science Mkt women. ppl sell fo ...
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blame the school authorities for d poor sanitation on d campus. i wish som1 come to ucc, walk from their taxi rank to Ayensu, Kwapro, Amamoma n Apewosika. all they know is taking money from the science Mkt women. ppl sell food jx beside dirty stinking gutters n even refuse dumps.
paa mensah 9 years ago

cholera is something familiar in ghana and almost all africa, we been there before and knows how to treat or cures it, dont panic, be control of yrselfes, this is not ebola thank almighty GOD, cape coast uni u will all be fin ...
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cholera is something familiar in ghana and almost all africa, we been there before and knows how to treat or cures it, dont panic, be control of yrselfes, this is not ebola thank almighty GOD, cape coast uni u will all be fine within days, thru his wil the almighty GOD,love stayed hearlty, in his name. a very good midwife is working with u all and i will pass the touch in jesus name to speed up recovery. mrs kuofie ackon the touch is in yr hands and yr staff.love
kofi duku 9 years ago

Our leaders must wakeup and do what I'd right we are dieing why

Our leaders must wakeup and do what I'd right we are dieing why
TOMMY 9 years ago

This is an unprecedented case so far in Ghana.
Let's pray that the issue of cholera would be hurled out of the nation along with the NDC government

This is an unprecedented case so far in Ghana.
Let's pray that the issue of cholera would be hurled out of the nation along with the NDC government
Lawyer 9 years ago

'Fellows' l wish you fast recovery.

'Fellows' l wish you fast recovery.
pk 9 years ago

Tragic, a disaster. The clarion call: Water and sanitation for all in 2015.Got to mobilise internal funds. Can't wait for foreign aid.

Tragic, a disaster. The clarion call: Water and sanitation for all in 2015.Got to mobilise internal funds. Can't wait for foreign aid.
Ametefe 9 years ago

Cape coast is too dirty. Here dirt and the people live ln total harmony.Sanitation officers are non existent.

Cape coast is too dirty. Here dirt and the people live ln total harmony.Sanitation officers are non existent.
Kwabena 9 years ago

University students dying from cholera in this day and age? This is a sahme for Ghana ans speaks of the rot in the society.

University students dying from cholera in this day and age? This is a sahme for Ghana ans speaks of the rot in the society.
i am the fireman!! 9 years ago

hmmmm Ghana filth x killing us wat a disgrace highly preventable dead citizens must rise up to fight politicians dey r all mess

hmmmm Ghana filth x killing us wat a disgrace highly preventable dead citizens must rise up to fight politicians dey r all mess
K APPIAH 9 years ago

CHOLERA AND SO WHAT,WHY ARE WE SURPRISED? WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING YET.MAHAMA IS A CURSED PRESIDENT.SOMEONE WHO COULD ONLY WAVE AT SOMEONE AND THE PERSON DIES INSTANTLY, AND YOU SAY WHAT.HE IS JUST A CURSED PRESIDENT SIMPLE ...
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CHOLERA AND SO WHAT,WHY ARE WE SURPRISED? WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING YET.MAHAMA IS A CURSED PRESIDENT.SOMEONE WHO COULD ONLY WAVE AT SOMEONE AND THE PERSON DIES INSTANTLY, AND YOU SAY WHAT.HE IS JUST A CURSED PRESIDENT SIMPLE,AND GOD IS ONLY PUNISHING US FOR VOTING SUCH A CURSED CRIMINAL LIKE MAHAMA INTO POWER.SO WE SHOULD ALL KEEP QUIET AND SUFFER
gigi 9 years ago

Oo university of constant confusion, ure still at it?? Hmm, may God have mercy on their pool souls ND save de rest of Dem, hmmmm

Oo university of constant confusion, ure still at it?? Hmm, may God have mercy on their pool souls ND save de rest of Dem, hmmmm
Kanawu 9 years ago

What do you expect when students feel proud to clean their environment. They dress nice but they live in squalor and slum

What do you expect when students feel proud to clean their environment. They dress nice but they live in squalor and slum
infact 9 years ago

cholera goes to university

cholera goes to university
saboo 9 years ago

Ada beaches the best in ghana.....n around the volta lake....man is like Bahamas....thus my hometown...jooor mmmmmuuaahhh

Ada beaches the best in ghana.....n around the volta lake....man is like Bahamas....thus my hometown...jooor mmmmmuuaahhh
Jah Bless 9 years ago

ghana is inded cursed cursed under this Mahama led government. Nothing good is really coming out of the country

ghana is inded cursed cursed under this Mahama led government. Nothing good is really coming out of the country
Concerned citizen 9 years ago

Is it possible for the Ghana Water Company to check the water supply on the UCC campus to ensure water flowing through the pipes is not contaminated through leakages, cracked pipes etc. Also samples of sachet water on sale in ...
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Is it possible for the Ghana Water Company to check the water supply on the UCC campus to ensure water flowing through the pipes is not contaminated through leakages, cracked pipes etc. Also samples of sachet water on sale in and around the campus should be taken and tested in the laboratory for the organism which causes cholera

Over 150 UCC students admitted over cholera, food poisoning

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