The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded, bringing the total number to 11.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region on July 14. According to the GHS, a total of nine cases were initially confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR).

The disease, initially recorded in three districts and municipalities of the Eastern Region, has now spread to five districts. The affected districts are Birim Central, Birim North, Akyemansa, Birim South, and Achiase.

Addressing journalists at a news conference in the regional capital, Koforidua, on Monday afternoon, the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winfred Ofosu, revealed that the number of cases is likely to increase. He added that the directorate is still awaiting the results of 57 more samples sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

“A total of 11 cases have been confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. The region is expecting feedback from 57 more samples that are being processed. The region is currently managing 103 suspected cases. Initially, it was nine cases, but further tests revealed two more positive cases,” he stated.

Dr. Ofosu assured the public of the Ghana Health Service's readiness to combat the disease and urged residents of the affected districts to report to the nearest health facilities if they experience symptoms of Dengue Fever.