NCCE, Ghana Health Service Warn Cape Coast Residents of Disease Outbreaks Following Flooding

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Central Regional Office and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have cautioned residents of the Cape Coast Metropolis to take precautionary measures against possible disease outbreaks following recent flooding in the area.

Speaking on ATL FM 100.5Mhz, the Senior Physician Assistant in Charge of Ekon Health Centre expressed concern that stagnant floodwaters and poor sanitation conditions have significantly increased the risk of waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases, particularly cholera, typhoid fever, and malaria.

According to the health authorities, contaminated water sources, indiscriminate disposal of waste, and blocked drainage systems create ideal conditions for the spread of these diseases. Residents have therefore been urged to avoid consuming untreated water, maintain proper personal hygiene, and ensure that food is prepared under sanitary conditions.

The Ghana Health Service further advised the public to clear stagnant water around their homes to prevent mosquito breeding, sleep under insecticide-treated mosquito nets, and seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as severe diarrhoea, vomiting, persistent fever, abdominal pain, or chills.

Mrs. Joyce Frimpong, Head of Programmes at the Regional Office, and Gideon Jude Eghan, Civic Education Officer of NCCE, also called on community members to support environmental sanitation efforts by desilting gutters, disposing of refuse responsibly, and participating in communal clean-up exercises to reduce the public health risks associated with flooding.

Authorities emphasized that preventing outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, and malaria requires a collective effort and encouraged residents to comply with public health directives to protect themselves and their communities.

The Management of the radio station expressed their profound gratitude to NCCE for collaborating with the Ghana Health Service in sensitizing the citizenry.