Ghana has confirmed a total of 1,038 Monkeypox (Mpox) cases and eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Health has reported, marking a continued but controlled spread of the disease across the country.
Speaking in Parliament on Monday, March 9, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh provided an update on government measures to contain the outbreak.
The outbreak, which first emerged in May 2025, has now touched 124 districts across all 16 regions, with Greater Accra and Western regions experiencing the highest case numbers.
While the disease has reached nearly half of the country’s districts, officials report that only one patient is currently hospitalized, and no critical cases are being treated.
“Since the outbreak began in May 2025, 880 cases had been confirmed by November 25, 2025. As of March 3, 2026, Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases and eight deaths, largely among persons with underlying health conditions,” he said.
To curb further spread, the Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service and with support from partners, has activated a comprehensive, multisectoral response. This includes surveillance, case management, public awareness campaigns, and vaccination drives.
Ghana has received 33,600 doses of the Mpox vaccine from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization. So far, 31,231 individuals in 12 districts across the Ashanti, Greater Accra, and Western regions have been vaccinated, achieving over 95% coverage of the target population.
The Minister further assured Ghanaians that the government is covering all medical expenses for Mpox patients to prevent financial strain on affected families. He emphasized that these measures aim to protect public health while ensuring response efforts remain equitable and effective.
