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Possible outbreak of cholera in cape coast: UCC health directorate warns

By Justice Kofi Bimpeh
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The Directorate of Health Services at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has warned the people of Cape Coast Metropolis to be vigilant as there is a likely outbreak of cholera in the area.

The call follows the recording of two suspected cases of cholera over the weekend.
 
Speaking to Starr News, the Director of the University Health Service, Dr. Evans Ekanem called on the public to support their fight in preventing the disease from spreading.

He indicated the University is committed to ensuring there is no cholera outbreak, most especially within the campus.

The measure, he explained is critical since the disease can spread to other parts of the country in the event of infections, especially when students will soon be leaving the University to their home communities on vacation.

An emergency meeting with stakeholders of the University to sensitize them on the presence of the disease in the vicinity, and the need to be vigilant in order to avoid contracting and spreading it has been called.

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