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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is encouraging the general public to enhance personal protection against the Mpox disease.

As of June 12, six more Mpox cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to ninety-one (91).

Two persons is on admission and under observation while contact tracing continues.


The GHS in its latest situational report, cautioned against close contact with symptomatic persons, advised the practice of good hygiene and early reporting of symptoms to hospitals.

The current trends in the increase in cases continue to heighten concerns within the populace.

It is recalled that on June 10, Ghana has confirmed thirty-four (34) new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to seventy-nine (79).

Four persons are on admission and under observation while contact tracing continues.

The current trends in the increase in cases has heightened concerns within the populace.

But authorities maintain there is no cause for alarm.
According to the Ghana Health Service, more than ten regions have reported cases, prompting heightened surveillance across the country.

The general public is advised to visit the nearest health facility if they notice any symptoms. Meanwhile, contact tracing efforts are ongoing to contain the spread.

Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans and also between humans.

Common symptoms include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes. Transmission occurs through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials.

By Sarah Apenkroh