Ghana has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total to 45. According to health authorities, two patients are currently hospitalized and under observation. No fatalities have been reported.
The new cases span more than eight regions, prompting intensified surveillance measures across the country. Public health officials are urging individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms associated with the disease. Contact tracing is underway to help contain further spread.
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans and through close contact with infected individuals or contaminated materials. Common symptoms include fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
There are two known clades of the Mpox virus—Clade I and Clade II—both of which transmit in similar ways and can be prevented through standard hygiene and public health practices.
Globally, more than 100,000 cases have been recorded across 122 countries, including 115 where the disease had not been previously reported.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem