Via allAfrica.com, a report from The Ghanaian Chronicle: Malaria is Threatening Survival of Our Economy - Aidoo. Excerpt:
The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo, has observed with regret the growth rate of malaria cases in Ghana, and the Western Region in particular, as reported by the Ghana Health Services (GHS) during its 2009 Annual Performance Review Conference.
He said the situation, if not reversed immediately by stakeholders, could pose great danger to the economy.
In an address read on his behalf at the closing ceremony of the Annual Performance Review of the GHS held in Takoradi on Wednesday, the Minister said, "Malaria continues to be the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in the region, accounting for 46.2% of OPD attendance, 47.5% of hospital admissions, and 22.6% hospital deaths.
"We have to intensify the fight against malaria, by promoting cost-effective interventions against malaria, such as the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, and intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy."
