The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox), bringing the total number of recorded infections in the country to 45.
According to the GHS, two patients are currently hospitalised and receiving treatment. No deaths have been reported in connection with the latest outbreak.
The GHS is urging the public to take preventive measures seriously, including avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms, practising proper hygiene, and seeking immediate medical attention at the onset of symptoms, emphasising that early detection is critical.
Mpox is a viral illness transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated objects. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, back pain, headaches, and fatigue.
In response to the outbreak, health authorities have intensified nationwide surveillance and public education campaigns.
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