Ghana Records First Mpox Case, 230 Suspected Cases Under Investigation1 min read

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported the country’s first confirmed monkeypox case in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.

The patient, a 15-year-old boy, sought treatment at a district hospital on September 25, 2024, after experiencing symptoms such as fever, body aches, sore throat, and a rash that began on his palms and face.

In a public statement, the GHS revealed that there are 230 additional suspected cases being investigated across 88 districts.

Authorities have identified 25 individuals who were in contact with the confirmed case and are currently monitoring them.

The GHS is conducting a preliminary public health investigation into the confirmed case and will notify the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of its response efforts.

The public is advised to stay alert and follow health guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus.