Ghana: Neglected Tropical Diseases Causing Havoc in Ghana

[Ghanaian Chronicle]About 12 million people living in 98 districts in Ghana stand the risk of contracting lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis). Four million others, from 63 districts are also at risk of being infected with onchocerciasis (river blindness), according to the Ministry of Health.

Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 18, 2014 Category: African Health Source Type: news