Neonatal Tetanus in Northern Region, Ghana – A Case Report

Abstract

Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) has become a rare disease in Ghana following the intensive immunization campaigns over the last few decades. The country was certified as MNT-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2013.We report on 2 cases of
Neonatal Tetanus (NT) seen in the Northern Region of Ghana. Although the mothers of both patients attended antenatal clinics, they were not vaccinated against tetanus. Both patients were successfully managed and discharged from the hospital. These cases call for
practitioners to be mindful of sporadic cases of NT that may present to our facilities.