Ghana’s confirmed Mpox cases have risen to nine, according to Ghana Health Service (GHS) sources.
Four new cases were reported this week, three from the Western Region and one from the Greater Accra Region.
Previously, three cases were detected in the Accra Metro area and two others in the Western Region. Health officials emphasize that although the number of cases is rising, there is no cause for alarm.
“The Ghana Health Service is actively monitoring the situation. Contact tracing is ongoing, and all individuals identified through tracing are currently under surveillance,” a source noted.
Regional Health Directorates have heightened surveillance efforts as the GHS reactivates its response protocols. These include intensified contact tracing, public education, and rapid response measures to contain the spread.
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral illness. Symptoms include rash, fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
The disease spreads through close contact with infected persons or animals, as well as contact with contaminated materials.
Health authorities urge the public to report any suspicious symptoms and follow basic hygiene protocols to curb further transmission.
