Ghana recently achieved a zero case status in guinea worm eradication, this means Ghana has not reported any guinea worm infections within the last one year. Ghana will however have to maintain the zero case status for the next three years in order to qualify to be declared as having completely eradicated guinea worm.
The Inter-agency Coordinating Committee(ICC) on the eradication of Guinea worm in Northern Ghana, has been at the forefront of advocating for improved water services in the Northern Region in order to stem the spread of guinea worm.
Published on: 28/11/2011
Ghana recently achieved a zero case status in guinea worm eradication, this means Ghana has not reported any guinea worm infections within the last one year. Ghana will however have to maintain the zero case status for the next three years in order to qualify to be declared as having completely eradicated Guinea Worm.
The Inter-agency Coordinating Committee(ICC) on the eradication of guinea worm in Northern Ghana, has been at the forefront of advocating for improved water services in the Northern Region in order to stem the spread of guinea worm.
The convener of ICC, Mr. Gilbert Dery talks about why it is important to ensure sustainability of water facilities as a means of avoiding a slippage in the fight against guinea worm infections.
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