Ghana has recorded a total of 735 confirmed cases of Mpox, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) as of October 14, 2025. The 22 new cases detected in recent days have prompted renewed public health alerts.
To protect yourself and others, the GHS advises maintaining good hygiene and reporting any symptoms immediately. Common symptoms of Mpox include ¹:
– Fever
– Rash
– Headache
– Muscle aches
– Swollen lymph nodes
– Chills
– Tiredness
If you develop any of these symptoms, visit your nearest health facility without delay. Ghana first recorded Mpox cases in 2022, and the disease has continued to resurface in several parts of the country.
The Ghana Health Service is working to strengthen national health preparedness and response systems to deal with the outbreak effectively. Stay safe and stay informed ²!
