THE Volta Regional Health Directorate has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in parts of the region.
A release signed by the acting Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Samuel Kwashie, said the Keta, Krachi East and Nkwanta districts had reported 312 cases.
It said there had been 10 deaths in the Keta District which had 274 cases.
The release called for the collaboration and co-operation of all in order to swiftly and efficiently bring the situation under control to end the spread of the disease in the region.
It asked patients to report promptly for treatment, since a little delay at home could make a lot of difference between life and death.
Cholera outbreak was primarily an indicator of poor personal and environmental hygiene, the health directorate said, adding that one could get cholera by eating or drinking contaminated food or water and that the symptoms were diarrhoea with or without vomiting.
The release advised the public to properly wash their hands with soap and water before eating, cover foods to prevent exposure to flies and adequately wash fruits before consumption.
It further said the eating of cold food should be avoided, while drinking water should be boiled solid and waste properly disposed of.
The release also advised affected families and communities to ensure that all cholera-related deaths were promptly buried under the supervision of the Environmental Health Unit of the respective district assemblies.
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