Ghana has confirmed a sharp rise in Mpox infections, with the total number of cases now surpassing 400.
In its latest update, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced that 37 new cases had been detected as of 14 August 2025, pushing the cumulative figure to 409. Officials confirmed that two patients are currently receiving hospital treatment, underscoring the continued threat posed by the viral disease.
The GHS issued the update as part of an urgent public health alert, reminding citizens of the need to observe strict safety precautions. The warning comes against the backdrop of a wider resurgence of Mpox across Africa, which led the World Health Organization (WHO) to maintain its Public Health Emergency of International Concern declaration first renewed in August 2024.
Health officials reiterated that Mpox is primarily spread through close physical contact with an infected person. They advised the public to avoid direct contact with individuals showing visible rashes, wash hands frequently with soap and water, and limit unnecessary touching of the face, particularly the eyes, nose and mouth. Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspected cases to the nearest health facility for immediate assessment. Common symptoms include fever, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and a painful skin rash.
Ghana has been grappling with rising infections throughout 2025, including its first Mpox-related fatality in July — a development that health experts described as a wake-up call. International health bodies have also raised concerns that Ghana’s caseload is contributing to a wider regional surge, particularly in West and Central Africa.
To curb further spread, the GHS says it is intensifying surveillance, contact tracing and public education while urging Ghanaians to remain vigilant.
