The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned Ghanaians against the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease.
Ghana confirmed two cases of the Ebola-like virus on 7th July. So far, 98 persons have been isolated and quarantined.
Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, the Director General of the GHS speaking in an interview on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo' said 13 out of the 98 have tested negative.
"So far there's not been any more new cases. GHS is working to reduce any risk of the virus spreading, none of whom have developed any symptoms so far," he indicated.
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Dr Kuma-Aboagye has further indicated that "there's no treatment or vaccine" for the virus and that the only way is to "manage the situation until the patient recovers".
"9 out of 10 infected persons die and so we will urge everyone to be careful. Avoid contact with anyone with symptoms, bush meat should be well processed and cooked but if you can even avoid it," he added.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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@esi mansa, surely you are not suggesting that the medical officer keeps quiet about the Marburg virus?
Please Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagy, Ghanas Health Minister, ghana is not yet over with the Covid 19 Pandemic and many ghanaians have not yet had the opportunity of been vacinated against the covid virus. Dont create panic and fear among ghanaians about this new virus called "Marburg Virus" Handle your ministerial work in a professional ethical manner in order to bring hope and faith to ghanaians many that have not yet overcome the covid pandemic. We are not yet over with the covid 19 pandemic. The virus is still hanging on the global head and ghana is not an exception.