Health officials in Kpone Kokompe, Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, have increased monitoring and contact tracing in an effort to stop the spread of measles after four cases were confirmed.
Dr. Jemima Quarte Mensah, Medical Superintendent of the Kpone District Hospital, made the announcement on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Kpone, at the General Assembly meeting of the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly.
Health officials have intensified efforts to identify people who may have come into contact with the confirmed cases and investigate suspected infections. As part of the measures to limit the crisis, Dr. Mensah said that contact tracing and other planned actions had already been implemented.
She stressed the need of parents and guardians getting their children checked out at the local hospital as soon as possible if they suspect a measles case.
Residents should not treat suspected cases of measles using unapproved procedures, local gin, or traditional cures, Dr. Mensah said.
The confirmation has placed particular attention on early detection and reporting as health officials work to prevent the infection from spreading beyond the affected community.
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease, making contact tracing and timely reporting important components of an outbreak response.
However, the available reports do not indicate that the four confirmed cases represent a wider outbreak across the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality.
Residents in Kpone Kokompe are therefore being encouraged to remain alert to possible symptoms and seek medical attention when necessary, while health authorities continue their surveillance and containment efforts.
The immediate priority is to identify any additional suspected cases, complete contact-tracing activities and limit further transmission within the community.
