The Ministry of Health has announced it has activated an emergency response plan and heightened surveillance to combat Mpox disease.
This includes enhanced monitoring at Points of Entry (such as airports and border crossings) and increased vigilance within communities nationwide.
In a statement, the Ministry said that since Ghana recorded 120 cases of Mpox in 2022 and 8 cases in 2023 respectively, there have been no reported cases in 2024.
The statement however noted the Ministry remains vigilant and urges the public to take proactive measures to prevent a resurgence of the disease.
“Early detection, timely reporting, and prompt treatment are crucial to containing
the disease and preventing further spread. We urge all citizens to cooperate with health authorities and adhere to the guidelines provided to safeguard public health,” the statement admonished.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the disease a global health emergency after it confirmed a total of 2030 cases and 13 deaths this year, compared with 1145 cases and seven deaths in the whole of 2023.
Four countries – Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda – previously unaffected by Mpox have reported cases since mid-July 2024.
