Ghana has confirmed its first death linked to Mpox, amid growing concerns over a surge in infections across the country.
Health officials say the deceased, a 45-year-old man from the Greater Accra Region, died on July 15 after his condition worsened under home-based care.
According to the national Mpox case management, the patient initially declined hospital admission despite presenting severe symptoms, leading to fatal complications.
As of July 22, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified 23 new Mpox infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 257.
The virus has now been detected in 66 constituencies spanning 14 out of Ghana’s 16 regions.
Only the Oti and Savannah regions remain unaffected.
Mpox, a viral illness that causes fever, skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle aches, can become life-threatening, especially for individuals with weakened immune systems.
The GHS has urged the public to be vigilant and take preventive measures seriously
Health authorities say surveillance and containment efforts are ongoing and assure the public that all necessary steps are being taken to curb the spread and manage reported cases effectively.
