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The Buruli Ulcer Disease In Ghana
The first few cases of Buruli ulcer in Ghana were described around 1971 in the Greater Accra region.
The foci were along the Densu River and its tributaries. Later in 1989 additional cases were described in the Asante Akim North district of Ashanti region by van der Werf.
From there the spread and public health importance of the disease remained latent until political and media interests on Buruli ulcer surged around 1992.
Collaborating Facilities
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre - Ghana
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- St.Martin's Hospital-Agroyesum
- Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
Contact Information.
National Buruli Ulcer Control Program - Ghana,
Disease Control & Prevention Dept, Korle-Bu,
P. O. Box KB 493,
Accra - Ghana.
Phone: +233-302-686336
+233-302-686337
E-Mail: info@burulighana.org
Partners
- Ghana Health Service
- World Health Organisation
- Anesvad Of Spain
- World Vision Ghana
- Health Foundation Ghana
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