The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated over 400 copies of its cholera management guidelines and 3,000 cholera job aids to support Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat the cholera outbreak. The donation was officially presented by Dr. Frank Lule, Officer-in-Charge of WHO Ghana, during a brief ceremony held in Accr

This contribution is aimed at equipping healthcare workers with the necessary resources to manage cholera cases effectively. Receiving the donation on behalf of the Ghana Health Service, the Acting Director-General, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, expressed his appreciation for the timely support. He emphasized that the resources would significantly strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to the cholera outbreak, boosting healthcare workers' ability to manage cases and prevent further spread of the disease.

The WHO’s donation is part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health interventions in Ghana, which has been grappling with a cholera outbreak in recent months.

Credit: Ghana Health Service