Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) and eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health (Ghana).
The outbreak began in May 2025 and has since spread to 124 districts across all regions of the country. The most affected areas are the Greater Accra Region and the Western Region.
Speaking in Parliament on Monday, March 9, 2026, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, explained the steps the government is taking to control the outbreak and protect public health.
He said the Ministry, working with the Ghana Health Service and other partners, has activated a coordinated national response to stop the spread of the virus.
According to the Minister, 880 cases had been confirmed by November 25, 2025, a few months after the outbreak began. However, the number has now increased to 1,038 confirmed cases with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026.
He explained that most of the deaths occurred among people who had other underlying health conditions.
The Ministry also reported that the outbreak has affected 124 districts, representing about 47.5 percent of all districts in Ghana.
Despite the spread of the disease, the Minister said the situation is currently under control. At the moment, only one patient is on admission in the hospital, and no critical cases have been reported.
To help control the outbreak, Ghana has received 33,600 Mpox vaccines from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
So far, 31,231 people have been vaccinated in 12 districts across the Ashanti Region, Greater Accra Region and Western Region. This represents more than 95 percent of the targeted population for the vaccination exercise.
Mr. Akandoh also assured Ghanaians that the government is fully covering the medical bills of Mpox patients, so that those affected will not face financial difficulties when seeking treatment.
He added that the government’s response measures are aimed at protecting public health while ensuring that treatment and support are accessible to everyone
