Mpox cases in Ghana hit 98 by June 16 – GHS confirms

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed seven new cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total number of recorded infections to 98. The announcement was made in the Service’s latest update issued on Sunday, June 16, 2025.

As of the time of reporting, there are no active hospital admissions related to Mpox. However, health officials continue to monitor the situation closely.

Earlier, on Thursday, June 12, the GHS had reported a total of 91 confirmed cases following six additional infections.

At the time, two patients were hospitalized and placed under close observation, while contact tracing efforts were intensified to curb further transmission.

These developments come just days after the June 6 update, in which the GHS recorded 34 new infections—raising the national tally to 79 at that point.

The continued rise in cases has sparked growing public health concern.

Although no deaths have been reported so far, health authorities have expressed worry over the detection of cases with no known links to previous infections, indicating a likelihood of community transmission.

In response, the GHS has ramped up surveillance and containment measures, particularly at border points and other high-risk areas.

Public education campaigns have also been expanded to improve awareness and encourage preventive practices among citizens.

Frontline health workers are receiving specialized training to improve case detection and response, while infection prevention protocols in health facilities are being reinforced.

The GHS has urged the public to stay vigilant and observe recommended safety measures. T

hese include regular handwashing, avoiding close contact with individuals who exhibit flu-like symptoms or unexplained rashes, and promptly reporting suspected cases to the nearest health facility.

Mpox is a contagious viral disease transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces.

Early detection and proper hygiene remain key to controlling its spread.