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Two Mpox cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Accra Metropolitan Area.
The GHS has taken action to stop the virus from spreading as a result. The public has also been reassured that there is no reason to panic.
The GHS said in a news release on Thursday, May 15, 2025, that it is implementing containment measures in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Contact tracing, community surveillance, and increased public awareness campaigns are some of these tactics.
“Upon confirmation of these two cases, the Ghana Health Service immediately initiated contact tracing efforts to identify individuals who may have come into contact with the confirmed cases. These contacts will be monitored for symptoms and provided with appropriate care and guidance,” the statement disclosed.
The Ghanaian public was also urged by the GHS to maintain vigilance, maintain proper hygiene, and report any suspected symptoms to the closest medical facility.
Avoiding close contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of the sickness, especially noticeable rashes, is another recommendation made to the public.
“The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service wish to reassure the general public that there is no cause for widespread alarm. Ghana’s public health system remains vigilant, and established protocols for the detection, management, and control of infectious diseases are being rigorously followed,” the GHS added.
Read the full statement from the Ghana Health Service below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
