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Floodwaters may disappear, but the health risks can remain.
Following the recent floods in Ghana, WHO reported that 38,802 people were affected and 7,761 households were displaced across Greater Accra.
Flooding can contaminate drinking water, disrupt sanitation and create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. This may increase the risk of cholera, diarrhoeal diseases and malaria even after the water has receded.
WHO has provided Ghana with emergency health kits and 600 cholera rapid diagnostic tests to support early detection and response.

People in affected communities should continue to:
Drink water from safe sources.
Keep food and water properly covered.
Maintain good hand hygiene.
Clear stagnant water where it is safe to do so.
Seek medical care promptly for persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, fever or unusual weakness.
Follow verified updates from health authorities.
Recovery does not end when the floodwater disappears. Public-health surveillance, clear information and community awareness must continue.

Source: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ghana/news/who-hands-over-emergency-health-supplies-strengthen-ghanas-post-floods-health-response