Ghana has reported 14 new cases of Mpox, increasing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 133, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) released on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The GHS indicated that there have been no new hospital admissions or deaths reported; all patients are currently being managed as outpatients.
The new figures show a steady rise from the previous update on June 20, when 10 new cases brought the total to 119. Despite the increase in cases, health authorities maintain that the situation is under control, with no severe complications or fatalities reported thus far.
Mpox is a viral disease that primarily spreads through close physical contact with infected individuals. Common symptoms include fever, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and headaches. The GHS has urged the public to take precautions and report any early symptoms to help reduce the risk of further transmission.
To enhance the national response, the World Health Organization (WHO) donated test kits and laboratory reagents to the National Public Health Reference Laboratory in Accra on June 24. This consignment includes supplies to screen 3,400 suspected cases and test 625 confirmed samples for virus subtypes. Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, Acting Deputy Director-General of the GHS, described the support as timely and stated that the Service would intensify community surveillance and contact tracing efforts.
“We promise from our end to do our bit, go out there, look for the cases, and make sure this is really brought under control,” she said. Dr Fiona Braka, WHO Country Representative, said the new supplies are expected to improve testing turnaround times and help detect new cases more quickly. The GHS has reminded the public to avoid close contact with people showing symptoms and to wash hands regularly with soap and water. It has also urged the public to rely on information from official sources and avoid spreading false information, particularly on social media.
Although most Mpox patients have recovered without hospitalisation, health experts warn that children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of complications. With total infections now at 133, health authorities are urging the public to remain alert and cooperate with safety measures aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
By: Mohammed Ali
