Ghana records 16 new Mpox cases as total infections near 900

The fight against Mpox has continued, with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirming 16 new cases on 24th November 2025, bringing the country’s total confirmed infections to 896.

The report also notes three deaths, underscoring the ongoing risk posed by the viral disease despite public health interventions and awareness campaigns.

Several patients remain on admission as the Service continues monitoring and managing cases across the country.

Mpox, which has periodically affected Ghana since the first outbreak was confirmed in 2022, spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals.

Health authorities stress that the disease can be transmitted via bodily fluids, skin lesions, respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials, making early detection and preventive measures critical.

The GHS has continuously advised the public to maintain good hygiene, avoid close contact with infected persons, and report any symptoms promptly.

Symptoms of Mpox include fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue.

Prompt medical attention, the Service emphasizes, is essential to reduce complications and curb transmission.

Since the initial outbreaks, Ghana has strengthened its emergency response and surveillance systems, establishing protocols for early detection, contact tracing, and case management.

The GHS remains committed to updating the public regularly while reinforcing preventive practices to minimize the spread of Mpox nationwide.