A second case of Mpox has been confirmed in Ghana, bringing the total confirmed cases to two. The latest case involves the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the disease earlier this September.
Dr. Dennis Laryea, the Deputy Director of Disease Surveillance at the Ghana Health Service, confirmed the new case and stated that health officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further transmission.
The mother is currently receiving treatment, while health authorities have ramped up contact tracing and are reinforcing public health protocols in the affected area.
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans. It primarily spreads through close contact with an infected person or animal or through contaminated surfaces, such as bedding or clothing.
Symptoms include fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Although it can be severe, it is rarely fatal.
The case of the 15-year-old boy marked the first confirmed instance of Mpox in Ghana this year, prompting health officials to issue public health advisories and increase awareness about preventing the disease.
