The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid a working visit to the Sawla and Bole District Hospitals in the Savannah Region to assess their preparedness in responding to the ongoing threat of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM).
The visit forms part of efforts by the Service to strengthen surveillance, case management, and public education to prevent further infections and deaths in the region.
Dr. Akoriyea assured health authorities and residents that treatment for Cerebrospinal Meningitis remains free of charge.
He noted that the Service has supplied the affected districts with the necessary medications and logistics to effectively manage and treat cases, in line with directives from President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Health.
He further disclosed that the Ghana Health Service has instructed all regional and district health directorates to establish dedicated task forces to intensify public education and surveillance.
According to him, early detection and prompt reporting of symptoms are critical to preventing complications and reducing fatalities associated with the disease.
Dr Akoriyea emphasised the importance of community cooperation in combating the disease. He also commended health workers in the region for their dedication and urged them to remain vigilant in managing suspected and confirmed cases.
The Savannah Region has recently recorded suspected and confirmed cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, prompting intensified interventions by health authorities to contain the situation and protect public health.
