Meningitis Archives

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Upper West Meningitis Outbreak Escalates: 16 Dead, 173 Infected

The cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Ghana's Upper West Region has intensified, with 173 cases and 16 deaths reported. Health authorities are working to control the spread of the disease, with four new confirmed cases and 38 suspected cases recorded in

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Health Minister Assures Public That Meningitis Situation In Upper West Region Is Under Control

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has reassured the public that the Meningitis outbreak in the Upper West Region is now under control, urging continued collaboration among stakeholders to manage the situation effectively. While commending the government's and health sector’s

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Upper West: Six More People Die From Meningitis

Six more people have died from meningitis in the Upper West region, bringing the total number of fatalities from the condition to 10 since January this year. The Upper West regional health directorate has reported a total of 124 suspected cases