The general population has been asked to practice regular handwashing in order to combat the rising number of instances of Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis, often known as Apollo.
More than half of the eye problems recorded at the Police Hospital’s eye clinic have been related to Apollo, and health experts are warning of a rapid spread across all 16 Regions.
In an interview with Citi News, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, emphasized the importance of people not touching their eyes and pushed for the promotion of frequent handwashing.
“This is about prevention, how do we ensure that people avoid touching their eyes, and we need to also promote handwashing,” the Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service advised.
The Director of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service recommended.
Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, often known as Apollo, is a severe type of viral pink eye that can produce eyelid swelling, discharge, and blood. There is no cure, however medicines can help you manage your symptoms until the infection clears.
Conjunctivitis (“pink eye”) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers your eyeball and inner eyelid. This inflammation is frequently caused by an infection, allergy, or toxin. Certain viruses can cause acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC).
AHC is commonly referred to as “Apollo 11 disease” in areas of West Africa because it was found in Ghana in 1969Trusted Source, the year of the moon landing.
AHC is usually far worse than other kinds of conjunctivitis. Painful swelling and visible bleeding in and around your eye might be symptoms.
