GHS Confirms 10 New Monkey Pox Cases, 5 on Admission

GHS confirms 10 new Monkey Pox cases, 5 on admission

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ghana this year to 19. According to GHS, five pa­tients are currently on admission and receiving treatment but no deaths have been recorded so far. The GHS, however, indicated that efforts were underway to contain the outbreak includ­ing contact tracing, enhanced surveillance across all 16 regions, capacity-building, and public sens…

Ghana Health Service confirms rise in Mpox cases to 19  - Ghana Business News

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new Mpox cases, increasing the total to 19.   In an update, the Service stated that five patients are currently on admission, with no deaths recorded.   It indicated that the GHS remains vigilant across all 16 regions, actively monitoring infections through its surveillance system.   Regional health directorates, it noted, had activated public health measures, including contact tracing, to prevent …

Mpox cases: Early detection is paramount; report to the hospital when unwell – Health Minister

The general public is encourage to report any symptoms of rash to the nearest health facility. The call made by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh comes on the back of the increase in Mpox cases in the country. So far 19 cases have been confirmed in 6 regions. The Ghana Health Service has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox bringing the number of cases to nineteen (19). According to health authorities, three persons are currently on admissio…

Mpox in Ghana: What to know about the stubborn virus giving health experts tough time

Mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is a rare but potentially serious viral disease that has increasingly drawn global attention due to its outbreaks in both endemic and non-endemic regions. In recent weeks, Ghana has recorded a resurgence of the disease, with confirmed cases prompting public health alerts and preventive guidelines from authorities. What Is Mpox? Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease caused by a double-stranded DNA virus belongi…

Mpox cases rise to 19 in Ghana as GHS confirms 10 new infections

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox), bringing the total number of recorded infections in the country to 19. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the GHS revealed that five of the new patients are currently hospitalised and receiving treatment. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported in connection with the latest outbreak. Mpox is a viral illness transmitted through close contact with infected persons, ani…