By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total to 565 as of September 18, 2025.
The figure reflects a steady rise in recent weeks. On September 1, 2025, 27 new cases were recorded, raising the tally to 494, followed by 25 more on September 11, which pushed the total to 519.
Health authorities have urged the public to practice good hygiene and seek immediate medical care if they develop symptoms of Mpox.
Mpox is a viral disease transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated materials. Symptoms include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
In August last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to the emergence of a new variant in Africa. It was the second such alert in two years.
Currently, more than 13 African countries have reported Mpox cases. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), over 17,000 suspected Mpox cases were reported on the continent in 2024, with 517 deaths.
The WHO has also approved the use of an Mpox vaccine, expected to facilitate “timely and increased access” for those at risk, especially in Africa, where more than 20,000 infections have been reported.
