Accra: Ghana has recorded nine cholera cases in the Ada West and East districts of the Greater Accra Region, prompting a swift response from the Ghana Health Service. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) issued a statement on Monday confirming the first case of cholera on October 4, 2024, in the Ada West District. The infected individual had attended a funeral in Ada East and developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, leading them to seek medical attention. A subsequent case was confirmed in the Ada East District. In reaction to the outbreak, the GHS has activated Public Health Emergency Management Committees (PHEMCs) at various levels and established a joint multi-sectoral Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team (PHERRT). This team includes members from national, regional, and district levels, as well as representatives from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Disaster Management Organisa tion (NADMO), and Environmental Health Units from the two affected districts. The GHS statement detailed that ongoing outbreak investigations and environmental assessments are underway. Health alerts have been issued to all health facilities across the country, and healthcare workers in the affected areas have been trained on cholera case definitions, sample management, and case management protocols. Additionally, a daily active community case search is being conducted, and strict infection prevention and control practices have been enforced in all health facilities. A cholera oral rehydration center has also been set up for cases with mild symptoms. Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is a severe public health concern globally and serves as an indicator of inequity and insufficient social development. Symptoms range from frequent diarrhea and vomiting to dehydration, with severe cases potentially fatal if untreated . The disease spreads mainly through inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities, particularly in peri-urban slums and displacement camps. The GHS has advised the public to drink treated water, eat properly handled food, practice good hygiene, and report to health facilities if symptoms like profuse diarrhea and vomiting occur.