The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has confirmed that the ongoing typhoid outbreak in the region has led to the deaths of several prominent figures, including a traditional leader and a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Dambai.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Gyapong described the situation in the regional capital as “bad” and “scary,” warning that the disease is spreading rapidly and proving deadly.
“Just yesterday, Monday, August 25, we lost one of our chiefs, the Asafoatse of the Dambai Traditional Council, to typhoid. Many others have died. Even politicians have not been spared — the former Chief Executive of Dambai also passed away from the disease,” he revealed.
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His comments follow a report by the Public Health Department, which shows that the Oti Region has recorded 10,233 typhoid cases since January 2025.
The Regional Minister attributed the crisis to poor sanitation practices, especially around Lake Oti, and the absence of a hospital in the regional capital, which he said has worsened the situation.
Health officials estimate that two out of every twenty residents in the region have been affected, prompting urgent calls for improved healthcare facilities and stronger sanitation measures to contain the outbreak.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem