Ghana Health Service confirms two new Mpox cases, total now four in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced two new Mpox cases, raising the country's total to four. The latest infections, identified in the Greater Accra and Western Regions, have no known links to previous cases, suggesting potential community transmission.
Accra, Ghana – Top Knowledge TV
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two additional Mpox cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to four. The new cases were identified in the Greater Accra and Western Regions, with no known epidemiological links to earlier reported cases, indicating possible community transmission.
aba Akoriyea emphasized the activation of public health measures, including contact tracing, to prevent further spread.
Mpox is a viral disease transmitted through close contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated materials. Symptoms include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
The GHS urges the public to practice regular hand hygiene, avoid close contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms, and report any suspected cases to the earest health facility.
Ghana's first Mpox outbreak was recorded in June 2022, with five initial cases. By November 2023, the country had confirmed a total of 34 cases Across Africa, Mpox remains a significant concern. As of March 2025, over 24,200 cases and approximately 260 deaths have been reported in 22 countries, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo being the most affected.
The GHS continues to monitor the situation closely and collaborates with international health bodies to contain the outbreak.
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