The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 14 new cases of Mpox, pushing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 133 since the virus was first detected.
In a statement released on Monday, the GHS revealed that the latest cases were recorded across multiple regions, prompting an urgent scale-up of surveillance, contact tracing, and public education campaigns to curb further spread.
While acknowledging the rise in cases as worrying, the Service assured that it is actively monitoring the outbreak and coordinating with regional health directorates to ensure swift identification, isolation, and treatment of all suspected cases.
Mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—is a viral infection transmitted through close contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated objects. Common symptoms include fever, body rash, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes. In vulnerable individuals, the disease can lead to severe complications.
“The Service is working closely with regional teams to manage and contain the situation,” the GHS stated, calling for public cooperation to ensure effective containment.
Authorities urged the public to maintain strict personal hygiene, avoid physical contact with anyone showing symptoms, and report all suspected cases to the nearest health facility for prompt medical attention.
The GHS further noted that the country remains on high alert and stands ready to deploy additional medical teams and resources to affected areas if the situation escalates.
The Service reassured citizens of its full commitment to controlling the outbreak and called for calm, vigilance, and responsible health practices as efforts to manage the spread continue across the country.
