The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two more cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of cases registered in the country to 4. The most recent instances were discovered in the Greater Accra and Western regions, and neither individual had any known relation to previously reported diseases.
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director-General of the GHS, said in a statement released on Sunday, May 18, 2025, that the service has implemented stricter contact tracking and other public health measures to stop the virus’s possible spread.
Health officials are encouraging the public to remain vigilant and stick to preventive practices such as frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms, including unexplained rashes. The government authorities are also urging the public to report suspected cases to nearby health facilities without delay.
Mpox is a viral disease characterized by symptoms such as rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, and extreme tiredness, spreading through direct contact with infected persons, animals, or contaminated materials, and can be prevented through good hygiene practices, vaccination, and symptom relief measures, affecting various groups including children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, with symptoms lasting 2-4 weeks and potential complications including serious illness and scarring. While the disease is often less severe than smallpox, it can still be a substantial public health risk if not adequately controlled.
The GHS emphasized the importance of public awareness in preventing outbreaks and called on all media outlets across the country to play an active role in disseminating the right and accurate information about the disease. Officials also reassured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to protecting the health of all residents.
The Government of Ghana, Ministry of Health and its partners have committed to continuing to put the right policies in place to stop the spread of infectious illnesses and safeguard communities across the country, drawing on their prior experiences in this area.
Source: CITI NEWSROOM.
