The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 11 additional Mpox infections, bringing the national tally to 880 as of November 20, 2025.
This latest update comes after an earlier report on October 14, when 22 new cases were recorded, raising the total to 735 at the time.
Health officials continue to caution the public that Mpox spreads through close contact with infected individuals. They are urging citizens to maintain proper hygiene and promptly report symptoms. Common signs include fever, rash, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue. Anyone experiencing these symptoms is advised to seek immediate medical care at the nearest health facility.
Situational data from October indicated that cases involved individuals aged between one and 50 years across the Western, Bono, Greater Accra, and Western North regions. Two patients were hospitalized at the time. The death toll remains at three, with no new fatalities reported. Since the outbreak began, Ghana has recorded 3,506 suspected cases and identified more than 3,800 contacts.
In response, the GHS has intensified its interventions. Training workshops are being held in eight regions to improve case detection and management. These sessions cover Mpox presentations, wound care, home isolation protocols, and psychosocial support, targeting staff at ART sites, STI clinics, and other health facilities.
Public education has also been scaled up. Weekly social media updates are ongoing, complemented by a multilingual telephone survey to gauge public awareness of Mpox prevention messages.
Vaccination efforts remain central to the response. As of mid-October, more than 14,490 people — representing 73.9 per cent of the target group — had received the vaccine. Most of those vaccinated were between 20 and 39 years old.
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