Ghana Records 37 New Mpox Cases, Increasing Total to 409
- Confirmed Mpox cases in Ghana have gone up from 372 to 409, with 37 new cases recorded recently, according to the Ghana Health Service
- The Ghana Health Service also reported that Ghana's death toll caused by the Mpox disease remains one
- The GHS said it has intensified surveillance, monitoring the outbreak, tracing contacts, and intensifying public education
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) said it has recorded 37 new Mpox cases, increasing the country’s total to 409 as of Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The national death toll is still one.
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The recent update comes after the August 11 report, where 26 new cases were recorded, increasing the tally then to 372. Earlier on August 7, the GHS had confirmed 346 infections.
In the update, the GHS stated that two patients were on admission as of the time they were given the update.
Health officials say Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person, animals, or contaminated materials.
Some common symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, muscle aches, back pain, headaches, and fatigue.
The GHS advised the public to observe strict preventive measures. The service urged the public to practice frequent handwashing, avoid physical contact with infected persons, wash hands regularly with soap and water, avoid frequent touching of the eyes, nose, and mouth, wear a mask when caring for a sick person, and report suspect cases to the closest health facility.
The disease is especially dangerous for children, pregnant women, those with a compromised immune system, and those with underlying health conditions.
The GHS stated that people who fall in the high-risk contraction group would be the first to receive the Mpox vaccines when they are brought to Ghana.
The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Franklyn Asiedu-Bekoe, had earlier indicated that there are plans underway to acquire the Mpox vaccines after they met with officials from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The Health Service said it is monitoring the outbreak, tracing contacts, and intensifying public education. It added that they are receiving support from regional health directorates in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.
UG suspends social gatherings amid rising COVID-19
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the University of Ghana, Legon, had temporarily stopped all social gatherings due to a resurgence of COVID-19 infections on its campus.
According to the Dean of Student Affairs, who made the announcement, this was a public health intervention to reduce the spread.
The school said the ban on public gatherings was to ensure the health of the school's community.
"Covid-19 not over" - GHS
In another publication, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ghana Health Service said the COVID-19 pandemic was not yet over.
The GHS called on Ghanaians to adhere to safety protocols. It also urged people to utilise vaccination centres close to them to get immunised against the virus.
The warning came after the country recorded 31 new COVID-19 cases.
Source: YEN.com.gh
