Friday, May 27, 2022
NURSES IN GHANA
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • NMC RESULTS CHECKER
  • HTI PORTAL
  • PROCEDURES AND SKILLS
  • LIFESTYLE
  • NOTES
  • QUIZZES
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • NMC RESULTS CHECKER
  • HTI PORTAL
  • PROCEDURES AND SKILLS
  • LIFESTYLE
  • NOTES
  • QUIZZES
No Result
View All Result
NURSES IN GHANA
No Result
View All Result
Home Nursing News

PRESS RELEASE ON CONFIRMED LASSA FEVER CASE IN GHANA; 01 MARCH 2018 – MOH/GHS

NURSES IN GHANA by NURSES IN GHANA
1 March 2018
in Nursing News, Press Release
Reading Time: 4 mins read
0
626
SHARES
802
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsAppShare on TwitterShare on Telegram

Ghana has confirmed a case of Lassa fever (LF) at Tema Metropolis, Greater Accra region. On 23rd February 2018, a 26-year old man was rushed to the Tema General Hospital (TGH) with general body weakness, severe headache, joint pains, profuse vomiting of blood with clots. The symptoms started on the 22nd February, 2018. He vomited blood with clots on admission.

The patient had come from Kintampo North District about a few weeks ago to Tema. Within the three-week period, he also travelled to Eastern, Volta and the Brong-Ahafo Regions. He was suddenly taken ill on 22nd February 2018 and he reported to Tema General Hospital on the 23rd of February after the symptoms had worsened and was admitted. The patient was seen at the Emergency Unit of the hospital and resuscitation and further investigations were started. Blood sample was taken and sent to Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) for

Read Also

NURSES  URGED TO STAY IN GHANA TO DEVELOP THE HEALTH SECTOR

NURSES URGED TO STAY IN GHANA TO DEVELOP THE HEALTH SECTOR

18 May 2022
GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE

GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE

18 May 2022
REPUBLIC KOREA SUPPORTS GHANA WITH COVID-19 ITEMS

REPUBLIC KOREA SUPPORTS GHANA WITH COVID-19 ITEMS

18 May 2022
MOH ISSUES NEW DIRECTIVES FOR CLEARANCE FORMS ENDORSEMENT

MOH ISSUES NEW DIRECTIVES FOR CLEARANCE FORMS ENDORSEMENT

18 May 2022

laboratory investigation and confirmed Lassa fever. The patient was managed in the isolation unit and was later moved to the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC) at Tema General Hospital. Patient’s condition improved for a while and started deteriorating on the night of 27th February. Unfortunately, he died at the early hours of 28th February.

Actions Taken by the Ghana Health Service / Ministry of Health

  • Safe and dignifying burial has been done under supervision and support of trained professionals.
  • Enhance surveillance including Points of Entry (POEs) Surveillance with screening at the respective POEs
  • Contact tracing and follow up process have been initiated
  • Regional and districts health facilities have been informed about the outbreak
  • Media sensitization and public education started about 2 weeks ago and is still ongoing, following the alert from the outbreak in Nigeria early this year.
  • Sensitization of staff on Lassa Fever (Prevention, Case Management, Standard Precautionary Measures, Barrier Nursing) has been initiated and it is ongoing.
  • Initiated process to mobilize and stockpile essential logistics such as drugs and Personal Protecting Equipment (PPE).
  • Public Health Emergency Management Committees (PHEMCs) at all levels (National, Regions and Districts) have been activated.
  • The Ghana National Technical Coordinating Committee (NTCC) which is multisectoral and multidisciplinary has been activated and met to discuss response activities for containment.

We appeal to the general public to adhere to actions towards prevention and protection against further spread of the disease as per information sheet on the disease attached.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION ON LASSA FEVER

Lassa fever is an acute viral infectious disease which is endemic in West Africa. The disease is gradual in onset with non-specific signs and symptoms. About 80% of infections are mild or without symptoms, however the disease can be severe and fatal. The incubation period is between 2-21 days. Ghana had earlier in 2011 confirmed few cases Lassa fever in Ashanti and Eastern regions.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Early symptoms include: fever, general weakness, and malaise.
  • After a few days, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough, and abdominal pain may follow.
  • In severe cases facial swelling, fluid in the lung cavity, bleeding tendencies (from the mouth, nose, vagina or gastrointestinal tract). This may result in low blood pressure and shock.
  • Late presentation may include shock, convulsion, disorientation, coma, multiple organ failure,
  • Complications during recovery include permanent hearing loss (30% of cases); transient hair loss; and gait disturbance during recovery
  • The disease may present like Ebola, Yellow fever, Malaria, Typhoid fever, Respiratory Tract Infections, Ear, Nose and Throat Infections etc.

How does Lassa fever spread?

  • Lassa fever is transmitted to humans through contact with the urine, saliva, faeces and blood of rodents. The disease is endemic in rodent population in parts of West Africa. The reservoir for the virus is “multi-mammate rat”.
  • Person to person transmission through direct physical contact with body fluids like blood, saliva, stool, vomitus, urine, and sweat of infected person and soiled linen used by a patient.
  • Sharp instruments such as needles that have been used by an infected person
  • Non-professional handling of persons who have died of Lassa fever

Can Lassa fever be treatment?

There is an effective drug for treatment if reported early to a health facility/centre.

How can Lassa fever be prevented?

  • No human vaccine against Lassa fever. Raising awareness of the risk factors of the disease and the protective measures individuals can take is the only way to reduce human infection and death.
  • Promoting good “community hygiene” in order to discourage rodents from entering home
  • Storing grains and other food stuffs in rodent-proof containers
  • Disposal of garbage should be far from the home
  • Maintaining clean households and keeping cats to scare rodents away
  • Family members should avoid contacts with blood and body fluids while caring for the sick
  • Burial of death from Lassa fever should be done by trained persons

For more information:

  1. Dr. Badu Sarkodie; Director of Public Health, GHS (0244417911)
  2. Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe; Deputy Dir (PH) & Head, Disease Surveillance Dept, GHS

(0244643142)

  1. Mrs. Rebecca Ackwonu – Head of Public Relations Unit, GHS (0208118787)
  2. Robert Cudjoe, Head of PR Unit, MOH (0245877340 or 0249955605

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH/GHANA HEALTH SERVICE

Tags: ghanaGhana Health ServiceLassa feverministry of healthpublic health
Share250SendTweet157Share
NURSES IN GHANA

NURSES IN GHANA

Related Posts

NURSES  URGED TO STAY IN GHANA TO DEVELOP THE HEALTH SECTOR
Nursing News

NURSES URGED TO STAY IN GHANA TO DEVELOP THE HEALTH SECTOR

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE
Nursing News

GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
REPUBLIC KOREA SUPPORTS GHANA WITH COVID-19 ITEMS
Nursing News

REPUBLIC KOREA SUPPORTS GHANA WITH COVID-19 ITEMS

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
MOH ISSUES NEW DIRECTIVES FOR CLEARANCE FORMS ENDORSEMENT
Nursing News

MOH ISSUES NEW DIRECTIVES FOR CLEARANCE FORMS ENDORSEMENT

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
MINISTRY OF HEALTH (MOH) GHANA
Nursing News

MINISTRY OF HEALTH INCREASES CLEARANCE FORMS PRICE TO GHS100

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
MOH STARTS RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS
Medical Practice

MOH STARTS RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
Load More

Trending

  • GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE

    GHS INTRODUCES TWO NEW BELT COLOURS FOR TWO NEW LEVELS IN THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICE

    44668 shares
    Share 17867 Tweet 11167
  • GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES OPENS APPLICATION FOR 2022/2023

    24729 shares
    Share 9892 Tweet 6182
  • LIST OF ACCREDITED GOVERNMENT NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOLS IN GHANA

    19707 shares
    Share 7883 Tweet 4927
  • THE NURSES PLEDGE AND THE MIDWIVE’S PRAYER

    15783 shares
    Share 6313 Tweet 3946
  • IV CANNULA TYPES AND USES

    11358 shares
    Share 4543 Tweet 2840
  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UHAS ACCESS COURSE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES

    10529 shares
    Share 4212 Tweet 2632
  • NMC UK RECOMMENDS CHANGES TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSES

    10425 shares
    Share 4170 Tweet 2606
  • KNUST OPENS ADMISSION FOR BSC AND DIPLOMA (TOP-UP) NURSING PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

    10425 shares
    Share 4170 Tweet 2606
Humour

You Know You Are A Nurse When ……

18 May 2022
Lifestyle

NURSES WALK UP TO 6 KILOMETERS ON A 12HR SHIFT

18 May 2022
Lifestyle

WHY EVERY NEW NURSE AND MIDWIFE MUST LEARN THESE 10 THINGS

19 July 2021
Lifestyle

WHY IS THE NURSE BLAMED FOR EVERYTHING?

19 July 2021
Lifestyle

IS NURSING STILL A CALLING?

23 August 2021
nursing abroad
Lifestyle

5 THINGS NURSES SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE JOINING ANY RECRUITMENT ABROAD

29 June 2021

WHY DO SOME WOMEN’S NOSES GET BIGGER DURING PREGNANCY?

WHY DO SOME WOMEN’S NOSES GET BIGGER DURING PREGNANCY?
by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
0
Share857SendTweet536Share

ANORGASMIA: FEMALE ORGASM DISORDER

ANORGASMIA: FEMALE ORGASM DISORDER
by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
0
Share537SendTweet336Share

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEIZURE AND EPILEPSY

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEIZURE AND EPILEPSY
by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
0
Share408SendTweet255Share

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
0
Share370SendTweet232Share

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
1
Share475SendTweet297Share

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphogel)

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphogel)
by Jude Arko
18 May 2022
0
Share318SendTweet199Share
Load More
NURSES IN GHANA

NURSES IN GHANA

The No1 Nursing and Midwifery News and Education Website

psychiatric nursing quiz
QUIZZES

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUIZ 5 WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

23 May 2022
QUIZZES

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING QUIZ 8 WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

18 May 2022
QUIZZES

OBS AND GYNE QUIZ 12 WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

18 May 2022
QUIZZES

OBS AND GYNE QUIZ 11 WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

18 May 2022
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Nurses In Ghana

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • NMC RESULTS CHECKER
  • HTI PORTAL
  • PROCEDURES AND SKILLS
  • LIFESTYLE
  • NOTES
  • QUIZZES

© 2022 Nurses In Ghana

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
error: Content is protected !!