The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has expressed deep issues over the latest outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in elements of northern Ghana.
In an announcement issued on February 4, 2025, the affiliation warned that if swift motion just isn’t taken, the extremely infectious illness might unfold additional, endangering lives.
The assertion indicated, “Cerebrospinal Meningitis is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, it can result in severe neurological damage or death.”
In response to the outbreak, GAMLS emphasised the essential position of medical laboratory testing in figuring out and managing CSM circumstances.
The affiliation additionally outlined measures applied to fight the illness, together with enhanced illness surveillance, scaling up laboratory testing, strict an infection prevention protocols, and elevated public well being training.
They reassured Ghanaians that laboratory professionals nationwide are dedicated to offering correct and well timed diagnostic companies to help in medical decision-making and affected person care.
The assertion additional indicated, “GAMLS additionally takes this chance to advocate for the strengthening and development of microbiological laboratory capacities nationwide. Enhancing laboratory infrastructure and capabilities will enhance outbreak detection, surveillance, and response efforts, not just for CSM but in addition for different rising infectious illnesses.
“We reaffirm our commitment to supporting the national response to this outbreak and call on all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to mitigate the spread of cerebrospinal meningitis in Ghana. Together, we can safeguard the health and well-being of our communities.”
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