Ghana Health Service Confirms Mpox Cases Reach 107

Western Region records 71% of Ghana’s Mpox cases, health officials issue alert

Health officials in Ghana’s Western Region have raised an alarm after the region recorded a sharp rise in cases of Mpox (Monkeypox), making up 71% of the country’s confirmed infections. The announcement was made during the Western Regional Development Retreat in Essipong, Sekondi-Takoradi, on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Chief Pharmacist of the Western Regional Health Directorate, Kwadwo Okyere Apenteng, said the region confirmed its first c…

Mpox Outbreak: Western Regional Health Directorate springs into action

The Western Regional Health Directorate has reactivated its public health emergency response team to combat Mpox while raising concerns over a spike in maternal deaths. There were 25 recorded maternal deaths between January and May 2025. Meanwhile the Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called on the Regional House of Chiefs to advocate for upgrades […] The post Mpox Outbreak: Western Regional Health Directorate springs into action appea…

Ghana Health Service confirms Mpox cases reach 107 - Ghana Business News

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed nine new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox), bringing the total number to 107, with no admissions and no deaths, as of June 18, 2025.   In a latest update, the GHS said it remained vigilant across all 16 regions, actively monitoring infections through its surveillance system to prevent further spread.   It was also engaging in Social Behavioural Change activities in the various communities, schools and markets…

Ghana Health Service confirms Mpox cases reach 107

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed nine new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox), bringing the total number to 107, with no admissions and no deaths, as of June 18, 2025.   In a latest update, the GHS said it remained vigilant across all 16 regions, actively monitoring infections through its surveillance system to prevent further spread.   It was also engaging in Social Behavioural Change activities in the various communities, schools and markets…