Health authorities in the Oti Region have confirmed a staggering 10,233 cases of typhoid fever within the first six months of 2025, raising public health concerns across the region.
According to data released by the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the cases were recorded across multiple districts, with health officials attributing the surge largely to poor sanitation, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate food hygiene practices.
Medical experts warn that the rising numbers highlight the urgent need for improved sanitation infrastructure, increased public education on hygiene, and stronger measures to ensure clean water supply in rural and peri-urban communities.
Regional health authorities have already stepped up community sensitization campaigns, urging residents to wash hands regularly, properly cook food, and treat drinking water before use.
Typhoid fever, caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, remains one of Ghana’s persistent public health challenges, especially in areas with limited access to safe water and sanitation facilities.
The GHS has assured that interventions are being scaled up to prevent further spread in the second half of the year.
Source – My News Ghana
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