A new case of mpox has been confirmed in the Greater Accra Region, bringing the total number of cases in Ghana to three.
The first case, involving a 15-year-old boy, was reported in the Western North Region on September 25, with his mother later confirmed as the second case.
Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant, adhere to hygiene protocols, and promptly report any suspected symptoms to healthcare providers.
The Ghana Health Service has intensified public awareness campaigns and is collaborating with local health facilities to ensure preparedness for potential cases.
Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, confirmed that all identified contacts are being closely monitored.
“We had the outbreak in Western North, but I think it has been contained. There was one case confirmed in the Greater Accra Region, the region has done their investigations, and so far, we haven’t confirmed any case even among the contacts. But we’re still following them up to determine if anybody develops symptoms. The case was confirmed last week, the person is quite very well. That has been handled.
“But sometimes when you get these cases, you want to be double sure that there are others out there that we haven’t picked. And so, the region is working with the district to make sure that they have been able to follow all the contacts,” he said.
