The Ghana Health Service announced via a press release that dengue fever was on the rise in a few regions in the Eastern Region.

 On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the Ghana Health Service announced via a press release that dengue fever was on the rise in a few regions in the Eastern Region. In response, the regional team was joined by a national team made up of epidemiologists and entomologists to carry out a thorough examination into the outbreak. The Eastern and Central Regions' neighboring areas have been the focus of the inquiry, as there has been a documented increase in malaria-like illnesses there. The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has received further samples from suspected patients for verification. We currently have 36 cases from both zones confirmed as of today, July 17, 2024. Healthcare personnel used the proper case detection techniques to identify these cases in the communities. It's important to note that all but one of the cases were stable and managed at home; the other one required hospitalization but was subsequently released. Dengue fever symptoms include the following: - A high-grade fever that appears out of the blue - A severe headache, usually in the forehead - Aches and pains in the muscles, bones, and joints - Throwing up and nausea - Rash Continual undertakings consist of: - Training physicians on all aspects of case definition, including CPS chemicals -Congresses with important parties, including chiefs, MCEs, and District Health Management Teams - Risk communication and community durbar in impacted districts We implore everyone, particularly those residing in impacted areas, to avoid mosquito bites by: 1. Donning protective gear 2. Applying insect repellents 3. Tightly covering water containers 4. Eliminating extra water in containers 5. Getting rid of containers like discarded cocoa pods and coconut shells that could catch water on fields in an appropriate manner 6. Dozing off outside or in bed nets treated with insecticide during the day 7. Refraining from self-medication and contacting the closest medical facility in the event of a high-grade fever."