Lassa Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Ghana

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McBest Online News, Accra.

By: Siaw M. Bright


The Ghana Health Service has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the country, with 14 cases identified so far. According to a press release issued on February 28, 2023, two cases were initially confirmed, and after contact tracing and testing, 12 more cases were confirmed. One person has died, and the 13 other cases are receiving treatment in designated health facilities and are said to be in stable condition.



The Ghana Health Service has further identified 97 contacts and is working to identify more. A probable case has also been reported from the Central Region, and efforts are being made to identify and monitor contacts while awaiting confirmation. Psychological support is being provided to all cases and contacts.


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In light of this outbreak, the public is being reminded to avoid contact with rodents, ensure good environmental hygiene, and avoid contact with blood and body fluids while caring for sick persons. The Ghana Health Service has urged anyone feeling unwell to report to the nearest health facility immediately.


The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has assured the public that the organization will continue to work with partners to ensure the safety of the entire Ghanaian population.


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Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. It is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa, primarily in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Nigeria. The disease is transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated with the urine, saliva, or feces of infected rodents, especially the multimammate rat. Lassa fever can also be spread from person to person through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Symptoms of Lassa fever include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, chest pain, and bleeding from the mouth, nose, or other body parts. In severe cases, Lassa fever can lead to organ failure and death.


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