The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 additional cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 19.
According to health officials, five patients are currently receiving treatment at healthcare facilities, while the remaining cases are being monitored. No deaths have been recorded in connection with the latest outbreak.
The GHS assures the public that containment measures are in place and urges continued vigilance to prevent further spread.
The GHS has assured the public that it is actively monitoring the situation and has intensified surveillance measures across the country, particularly in affected areas.
Mpox, a viral zoonotic disease related to smallpox, typically presents with symptoms such as fever, intense headache, swollen lymph nodes, back pain, muscle aches, and skin rashes. It is transmitted from person to person through close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials such as bedding.
In countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Nigeria, Mpox remains endemic, with intermittent surges in cases, often exacerbated by gaps in healthcare infrastructure, inadequate public health education, and challenges in rural surveillance.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging governments across Africa to scale up investment in Mpox diagnostics, vaccine research, and public education initiatives.
It further warns that failure to act swiftly could lead to a wider spread of the virus.
