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The media has reported on rabies in Ghana. The paediatric department of a major hospital in Greater Accra region in the south of the country has recorded 6 rabies deaths in children in the first 9 months of 2015. Four fatalities from rabies virus infection were recorded at the hospital in 2014.
The Director of Public Health is working with the Veterinary Services Directorate to raise awareness of rabies risk among communities.
(Via Ghana Web - accessed 14/10/15)
Ghana is considered by WHO to be a country with a high risk of animal rabies. Rabies pre-exposure vaccine is sometimes advised for travellers considered to be at risk. Travellers should avoid all animal contact and report any bites promptly for medical assessment.
