The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two cases of Mpox in the Accra Metropolitan Area.
In view of this, the GHS has rolled out measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
It has also assured the public that there is no cause for panic.
In a press release issued on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the GHS stated that it is working closely with the Ministry of Health to implement containment measures.
These measures include contact tracing, community surveillance, and heightened public awareness campaigns.
“Upon confirmation of these two cases, the Ghana Health Service immediately initiated contact tracing efforts to identify individuals who may have come into contact with the confirmed cases. These contacts will be monitored for symptoms and provided with appropriate care and guidance,” the statement disclosed.
The GHS further called on the Ghanaian public to remain vigilant, practise good hygiene, and report suspected symptoms to the nearest health facility.
The public is also advised to avoid close contact with anyone showing signs of the illness, particularly visible rashes.
“The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service wish to reassure the general public that there is no cause for widespread alarm. Ghana’s public health system remains vigilant, and established protocols for the detection, management, and control of infectious diseases are being rigorously followed,” the GHS added.
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the situation.
“We have the capacity and the expertise to manage this situation and prevent a larger outbreak,” he assured.
Mpox is a viral disease transmitted through close contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated materials.
Rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, and fatigue are some of the symptoms of Mpox.
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