Ghana records eight deaths and over 1,000 mpox cases since May 2025-Health Minister

The Government of Ghana has confirmed eight deaths and more than 1,000 cases of Mpox since the disease was first detected in the country in May 2025.

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed the figures while providing an update on the country’s public health situation, noting that health authorities are closely monitoring the spread of the virus.

According to the minister, the reported cases have been recorded across several regions, prompting intensified surveillance, testing, and public education campaigns to limit further transmission.

Health officials from the Ghana Health Service have been working with local health facilities to identify suspected cases early, isolate infected persons, and provide the necessary medical care to prevent complications.

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The minister urged the public to remain calm but vigilant, stressing the importance of early reporting of symptoms such as fever, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and body aches.

He also advised people to maintain good hygiene practices and avoid close contact with individuals suspected of having the disease.

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that spreads through close physical contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials.

The government says it is also collaborating with international health partners, including the World Health Organization, to strengthen response efforts and ensure adequate resources are available to manage the situation.

Authorities say surveillance and response measures will continue nationwide to prevent further deaths and bring the outbreak under control.