Ghana Records 85 Mpox Cases — GHS Urges Vigilance By Top Knowledge Media Published: June 12, 2025

Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed six new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 85 as of June 9, 2025 

???? Regional Distribution

According to the latest data, the new cases are spread across:

• North East Region – three cases

• Western Region – two cases

• Ashanti Region – 

???? Clinical Situation

• Still zero deaths have been reported since 

• Only one patient remains hospitalized; the rest are recovering under self-isolation and monitoring .

???? Public Health Response

The GHS has reiterated that while Mpox typically spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, prompt detection and isolation are effective containment strategies. They emphasize:

• Reporting suspected symptoms early

• Avoiding contact with individuals exhibiting unexplained rashes

• Practicing good personal hygiene 

• Seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms appear

???? Global Context

Mpox is part of a larger 2023–2025 epidemic, originally declared a global health emergency by the WHO on August 14, . In Africa alone, Clade Ib Mpox has resulted in tens of thousands of infections and hundreds of deaths—mainly in Central Africa 

✅ What This Means for Ghana

• The upward trend to 85 cases highlights the virus’s ongoing local transmission.

• The low hospitalization and zero death toll are positive indicators, showing current public health measures are holding.

• Authorities urge continued public cooperation—especially in rural and underserved regions where detection and care may lag.

???? What to Watch

• Whether Ghana adopts vaccination campaigns or expands Mpox diagnostic capacity domestically

• Ongoing regional surveillance, especially in newly affected zones

• Coordination with global health partners to reinforce contact tracing and community outreach

✅ Bottom Line

While Ghana has escaped fatalities so far, the rise to 85 confirmed Mpox cases is a reminder that vigilance must continue. The GHS’s call for early reporting, isolation, and hygiene remains key to containing the outbreak—especially during upcoming social gatherings and high-travel periods.