The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research has confirmed the outbreak of H1N1 cases in Anum Senior High School in the Eastern Region.

Nine samples from the school tested positive for the respiratory disease, also known as swine flu.

Health authorities are reportedly monitoring suspected cases of an emerging outbreak at the Bonsu Secondary Technical School, where additional samples have been taken for testing.

Months ago, residents of Avetakpo in the Ho West District were appealing for urgent medical assistance following the outbreak of a mysterious skin condition rapidly affecting the community.

Thirty people, including adults and children, were affected in the community of just over 200 residents.

Although health officials had earlier visited the area to evaluate the situation, locals are yet to receive support from them.

Many in the community described the outbreak as serious, warning that the disease could spread even further if swift action is not taken.

Parents, in particular, were growing increasingly concerned about the well-being of their children, while others expressed disappointment over the delayed response from health authorities.

Some residents, speaking to Citi News, emphasized the worrying nature of the condition, especially given how quickly it appears to be spreading among the population.

“It started some weeks ago with an itchy skin and I went to the hospital at Akrade and it went mild a little but it came back some few days ago, with some rashes on my hand and legs."

"I reported the incident to the headman and before we realized, some children in the community also developed the rashes on their skins,” said Rebecca Dawudu.

Confirming the situation, Prosper Zateh, the community's headman, joined residents in calling for immediate health intervention to contain the outbreak.