According to Ghana Heath Service, the country has now recorded a total of 8 confirmed cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The development has prompted renewed public health concerns about potential local transmission. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is monitoring the situation and implementing measures to contain the spread.
The Deputy Director of Surveillance at the GHS, Dr Dennis Odai Laryea, disclosed the figures in an interview with Channel One Television.
He noted that the cases were currently concentrated in the Greater Accra and Western regions, with four cases reported in each area.
Dr. Laryea said “We have had over 100 suspected cases, and it is out of this number that eight have been confirmed. This is the essence of our surveillance system—detecting and acting before confirmation”. He also stated that The Ghana Health Service was actively monitoring illnesses and maintaining vigilance in all 16 regions.
According to the most recent data, there were nine confirmed cases nationwide in 2025, including one isolated case that was effectively handled earlier in the year.
He also emphasized the need for laboratory testing to achieve an accurate diagnosis, pointing out the difficulties in diagnosing chickenpox and mpox because of their comparable symptoms.
The public is advised to avoid contact with animals or people showing symptoms, practice good hand hygiene, and report suspected cases.
Close contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated objects can spread the infectious virus that causes mpox. Rashes, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, headaches, exhaustion, and body aches are common symptoms.
Mpox
Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms including fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. It spreads through close contact with infected individuals or animals.
Ghana is working with the WHO and other partners to manage the outbreak
