The Oti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Kofi Amo-Kodieh, has denied reports linking recent deaths to the ongoing typhoid outbreak in the region, despite claims by the Regional Minister.
“So far, we have no record of anyone dying from this outbreak. Our health education campaigns have helped people seek care on time, which is crucial in managing typhoid.”
His remarks come in response to assertions by Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, who alleged that the outbreak had claimed the lives of a traditional leader and a former Municipal Chief Executive of Dambai.
Dr. Amo-Kodieh cautioned against speculation, emphasizing the need for medical verification.
“People may assume a death is caused by typhoid, but the only way to know the exact cause is through a medical certificate of cause of death.”
The Oti Region has recorded over 10,000 typhoid cases in the first half of 2025, prompting intensified public health efforts and sanitation campaigns.
