GHS confirms reported cases of Yellow Fever and Measles in Ellembelle District

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported confirmed cases of Yellow Fever and Measles in the Ellembelle District, sparking a proactive response to contain and manage these diseases.

One case of yellow fever has been reported while three cases of measles have been confirmed in the Western Region town, according to a memo sighted by dailymailgh.com.

Yellow Fever, a viral and epidemic-prone mosquito-borne illness, can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites by infected Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes. On the other hand, Measles, a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, can lead to severe complications and even death.

The GHS has thus set in motion the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy to identify and investigate Yellow Fever and Measles cases.

Suspected Case of Yellow Fever

Any individual experiencing an abrupt onset of fever, coupled with jaundice appearing within 14 days of the initial symptom onset.

Suspected Case of Measles

Any person with fever and maculopapular (non-vesicular) generalized rash, along with symptoms like cough, coryza (inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose), or conjunctivitis (red eyes), or anyone a clinician suspects may have measles.

All suspected Yellow Fever and Measles cases are to be investigated in accordance with Ghana’s IDSR Technical Guidelines, adhering to established protocols for the management and control of these diseases.

SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH