Buruli Ulcer breaks out in Eastern Region

Koforidua, Feb 22, GNA - Buruli Ulcer, a devastating bacterial infection on humans, has surfaced in some parts of the Eastern Region, especially communities within the catchment area of the Densu River. One hundred and forty nine cases were recorded in 2010 mainly from communities in the Akuapem South, Suhum Kraboa Coaltar and a few from the Upper Manya districts. Last year, 125 were recorded in parts of the region. Dr George Bonsu, the Eastern Regional Deputy Director of Health Services, disclosed this in an interview with the GNA in Koforidua on Wednesday. He said the disease was a » Read More

Feb 22: Catholic University to run new programmes
Feb 21: Residents Cry Foul
Feb 20: Hallelufesto to shake AICC; Acquinas begin 60th anniversary celebrations; Headmaster Cries Over Electricity Bills; Catholic University students cautioned against party politic on campus
Feb 18: Give disadvantaged communities equal access to education – Banda
Feb 17: Adaklu-Akatsixoe Fetch Water From Crocodile Infested Stream
Feb 15: Sunyani East MP assists schools and education directorate with computers; ACOP-Advises Journalist-Story
Feb 14: Report Paint Gloomy Picture Of BECE Candidates In Ketu-North
Feb 13: Report paint gloomy picture of BECE candidates in Ketu-North; Annual Damba Festival climaxed in Tamale; Central Region set to achieve MDG 4 5 and 6 by 2015
Feb 12: Tigo Presented Educational Materials to Some JHS Schools
: » More Regional News