The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a surge in Typhoid Fever cases in parts of the Oti Region, particularly in the Biakoye, Krachi East, Krachi West, and Krachi Nchumuru districts.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Service said it is working with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council and the Ministry of Health to contain the situation.
A National Case Management Rapid Response Team has been deployed to support regional health officials in assessing and managing the outbreak.
Typhoid fever, caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria, spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, sore throat, and abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by diarrhoea.
The GHS has urged the public to take preventive measures such as boiling drinking water, practicing hand hygiene, avoiding open defecation, and ensuring proper food preparation.
It also encouraged community clean-up campaigns to reduce the risk of further spread.
The Service said further details will be provided after its initial assessment.
