The Upper West Region has recorded 30 new cases of Meningitis with one more death, Upper West Regional Minister has disclosed.
This brings the total number of cases in the region to 303, with forty-four deaths.
"Nandom, Nadowli and Jiripa continue to report the majority of the cases, " Dr. Bin Salih indicated in a statement.
He also said that most of the cases were caused by Neisseria Meningitides Sero Group X which currently has no vaccine.
Meanwhile, the region continues to battle the Covid-19 as more cases have been recorded.
The number of Covid-19 cases in the region has significantly increased by 11 bringing the new total to 19.
The first case was that of a resident who recently returned from Kenya. From the Wa Municipality, three persons who had come into contact with an infected Nigerian were also diagnosed with the disease.
The other seven cases were recorded from the Sissala East Municipality following a mandatory screening of persons who traveled from Kumasi and Accra, Dr. Bin Salih said.
He, however, indicated that all the infected people have been taken to the treatment center and are responding to treatment, while investigations are being conducted to identify, isolate, trace contacts and treat all cases.
He also urged residents of the region to remain calm as efforts are being made to contain the spread of both diseases.
Latest Stories
-
Musah Mohammed donates jerseys and footballs to youth teams in Nkawkaw
5 minutes -
Omane Boamah urges youth to persevere, recounts dramatic admission struggle at POJOSS
11 minutes -
Minority unhappy over suspension of fuel levy, demands full repeal
31 minutes -
Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India, killing seven people
36 minutes -
Council of State member urges Ghana to localise global solutions for youth employment
45 minutes -
CAS overturns FIFA ruling and awards Right to Dream development fees from Ernest Nuamah’s transfer
1 hour -
Hitz Praise Zone: Nii Noi launches new gospel show on Hitz FM
2 hours -
BOAD reaffirms commitment to energy transition and sustainable agriculture in West Africa
3 hours -
10 kinds of women who have denied men the joy of fatherhood
4 hours -
A father’s hurdles caring for son with Sickle Cell disease – John Dzido shares a fraction
4 hours -
GF Awards 2025: Thomas Partey wins Player of the Year for the third time
4 hours -
The women at the centre of Somalia’s construction boom
4 hours -
Volta region welcomes ICT empowerment drive for girls
4 hours -
Gov’t fulfils promise as phase II of Blekusu sea defence project begins in VR– James Gunu
4 hours -
GF Awards 2025: Doris Boduwaa wins Women’s Player of the Year
5 hours