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Upper West records 15 suspected meningitis cases, 2 deaths
Sahada Dramani Feb - 12 - 2026 , 09:57 2 minutes read
The Upper West Region has recorded a total of 15 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with four laboratory-confirmed cases and two deaths, between Week 1 and Week 5 of 2026.
According to the Upper West Regional Health Directorate, the suspected cases were reported in six districts. Nadowli-Kaleo District recorded the highest number with seven suspected cases, followed by Wa Municipal with three cases.
Sissala East District recorded two suspected cases, while Jirapa, Wa East and Wa West districts recorded one case each.
Four cases confirmed
Addressing the media in Wa last Tuesday, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Josephat A. Nyuzaghl, said four of the suspected cases had been confirmed through laboratory investigations...
Upper West records 15 suspected meningitis cases, 2 deaths
Sahada Dramani Feb - 12 - 2026 , 09:57 2 minutes read
The Upper West Region has recorded a total of 15 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with four laboratory-confirmed cases and two deaths, between Week 1 and Week 5 of 2026.
According to the Upper West Regional Health Directorate, the suspected cases were reported in six districts. Nadowli-Kaleo District recorded the highest number with seven suspected cases, followed by Wa Municipal with three cases.
Sissala East District recorded two suspected cases, while Jirapa, Wa East and Wa West districts recorded one case each.
Four cases confirmed
Addressing the media in Wa last Tuesday, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Josephat A. Nyuzaghl, said four of the suspected cases had been confirmed through laboratory investigations...