Disease Outbreak News

1996 - Ghana

5 December 1996

Description of the situation

05 December 1996

Disease Outbreak Reported

A total of 27 cases of yellow fever with 5 deaths has been reported over a period of a few weeks in the Upper East Region of the country. Out of 15 blood samples tested, 3 were positive for yellow fever. The health authorities have initiated a vaccination campaign of the population considered to be at risk. Some stocks of vaccine are already available and WHO is sending further supplies. More information on the outbreak and additional vaccine required will be published shortly.