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Revert to Covid 19 safety to curb cholera outbreak-GHS
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Acting Director General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged the public to revert to the COVID-19 safety protocols to curb the cholera outbreak in the country.
He said the hand washing practice, the use of sanitiser and improvement of sanitation conditions would control the spread of the disease, however, the act of Ghanaians giving up on the protocols had led to the outbreak.
Prof. Akoriyea gave the advice when Tobinco Pharmaceutical Limited donated medical consumables to the Ghana Health Service to aid cholera and meningitis treatment.
“It was, thus, important for all to intensify hand washing practices and ensure a clean environment as part of measures to prevent cholera,” he added.
He said: “The most important thing will be cleanliness. We want people to clean their environment, wash their hands before they take any food, and concentrate more on water and sanitation.
“Once we are able to do that, we will be able to reduce the cases dramatically because for almost a year or two during the peak of COVID-19, Ghana did not record any cholera outbreak.”
“So, let’s keep ourselves clean. Let’s keep our environment clean. Let’s wash our hands before we eat,” Prof. Akoriyea added.
He further indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana was brought under control due to hand washing and adherence to the safety protocols, hence going back to the measures would help to curb the menace.
Prof. Akoriyea assured the public that the cholera situation, as well the Cerebrospinal Meningitis, were under control, without any cholera deaths being recorded in the past few weeks.
There were a few suspected cases, which had been taken to the laboratory for confirmation, he said, and stressed the need for strict hand washing practices.
Prof. Akoriyea said the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana was brought under control due to hand washing and other safety protocols, hence an improvement in the protocols would help to curb the menace.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
The World Health Organisation says cholera remains a global threat to public health and serves as an indicator of inequity and a lack of social development.
Symptoms include frequent diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, along with abdominal cramps, fever, headache, fatigue, dry mouth and throat, and decreased urine output.
Medical experts warn that cases of the disease can be fatal within hours if left untreated. Most individuals infected with cholera may not exhibit symptoms, but the bacteria can still be present in their faeces for one to 10 days post-infection, potentially contaminating the environment and infecting others.
A minority of patients develop acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration. This can lead to death if left untreated.
Cholera transmission is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Typical at-risk areas include peri-urban slums and camps for internally displaced persons. Early detection and treatment are crucial to preventing complications and reducing mortality. –GNA
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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