The Central Regional Environmental Health Office is urging families to swiftly bury loved ones who die from cholera to prevent the spread of the disease.
They emphasize that bodies infected with cholera remain highly contagious and could lead to an outbreak if not managed correctly.
Emmanuel Owusu Ashia, the Regional Environmental Health Officer for Hygiene Promotion, is advising bereaved families to collaborate with health officials for proper disinfection and prompt burial.
“When someone dies from cholera, the body should not be kept for long. Burial must be done as soon as possible,” he stressed.
He stresses the importance of families contacting the environmental health division for help with disinfecting the body before burial to protect others from becoming infected.
Ashia shared this guidance during a training session on risk communication, attended by 30 health officers in the Cape Coast Metropolis.
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