Mpox cases in Ghana rise to 79 – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 34 new cases of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), bringing the country’s total number of infections to 79 as of June 6, 2025.

According to health authorities, four patients are currently receiving treatment in health facilities, while no deaths have been recorded.

The surge in cases has raised public health concerns, particularly as two of the newly confirmed infections have no known links to previous cases—an indication of possible community transmission.

In response, the GHS has ramped up surveillance and control measures, especially at the country’s entry points, to prevent further spread of the virus.

GHS Director-General, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, earlier in a statement, emphasized the seriousness of the outbreak and outlined several interventions underway.

These include nationwide awareness campaigns, enhanced training for frontline health workers, and stricter enforcement of infection prevention protocols, including the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant by observing basic hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing, avoiding physical contact with persons exhibiting flu-like symptoms or unexplained rashes, and reporting suspected cases to nearby health facilities.

Mpox is a contagious viral disease that spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces.

Symptoms typically include fever, skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle aches.