ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BANS

Tens of people were hospitalised following Hajara Awakye consumption at Nzema Anyinase in the Ellembele District of the Western Region.

They were admitted at the various health facilities in the district for treatment. Anyinase Government Hospital alone admitted more than Thirty (30) victims.

Giving update on the story on Silver FM's Omanbapa Morning Show today, the Ellembele District Environmental Health Department said the matter is under their control.

The department said stringent measures put in place to find the root cause of the incident revealed that, the victims were infected with bacteria from the food they consumed.

The District Environmental Health Analyst, Mr. Oliva Abeiku Cromwell told host of the show Nana Ampratwum that, search to the house where Hajara prepares the Awakye was very untidy with scattered thrashes and heaped refuse close to the foods they prepare.

He said, the Awakye Joint has been shut down to permit way for thorough investigation and permanent solution into the matter.

"We've banned her from selling food till further notice and customers have been also warned to stay off from her food as health officers monitors the situation.

Story by: FILASCO DEGENERAL