GHS to begin Cholera vaccination in Western Region on December 15

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, running from December 15 to 19.

This initiative targets over 600,000 residents aged two and above in Shama, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ahanta West, and Effia-Kwesimintsim, excluding pregnant and breastfeeding women.

The campaign follows a surge in cholera cases, with 908 infections and 10 deaths reported across eight districts in the Western Region.

Vaccination teams will operate at churches, mosques, markets, homes, and schools to maximize coverage in high-risk areas.

Earlier, a similar drive in Awutu Senya East surpassed its target, vaccinating over 150,000 people. The GHS views these efforts as critical in curbing Ghana’s ongoing cholera outbreak.