Ghana has recorded a total of 79 confirmed Mpox cases as of June 6, 2025, with health officials intensifying nationwide efforts to curb the spread of the virus.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says four individuals are currently hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
The latest figures include 34 newly confirmed cases, marking a significant rise in infections.
Of particular concern to health officials are two recent cases with no identifiable links to previous infections—raising fears of undetected community transmission.
The GHS has since heightened surveillance, particularly at key entry points into the country, and is urging the public to remain alert.
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In a public advisory, GHS Director-General Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea outlined a series of interventions being rolled out to contain the outbreak.
These include enhanced public education campaigns, targeted training for healthcare professionals, and strict enforcement of infection control protocols, such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health facilities.
The GHS is advising Ghanaians to practice good hygiene, avoid close contact with individuals showing flu-like symptoms or unusual skin rashes, and seek immediate medical attention if they suspect infection.
Mpox is a viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected persons, animals, or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms often include fever, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rashes.
Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and have assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent a wider outbreak.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
