Ghana has confirmed thirty-four (34) new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to seventy-nine (79).
Four persons are on admission and under observation while contact tracing continues.
The current trends in the increase in cases has heightened concerns within the populace.
According to the Ghana health service, more than ten regions have reported cases, prompting heightened surveillance across the country.
The general public is advised to visit the nearest health facility if they notice any symptoms. Meanwhile, contact tracing efforts are ongoing to contain the spread.
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans and also between humans.
Some common symptoms include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes. Transmission occurs through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials.
