Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health.
The outbreak, which began in May 2025, has spread to 124 districts nationwide, with the Greater Accra Region and the Western Region identified as the most affected areas.
Addressing the Parliament of Ghana on Monday, March 9, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, outlined measures being implemented by the government to control the spread of the disease and safeguard public health.
He explained that the Ministry, working through the Ghana Health Service and with support from international partners, has activated a coordinated multi-sectoral response to manage the outbreak.
“Since the outbreak began in May 2025, 880 cases had been confirmed by November 25, 2025. As of March 3, 2026, Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases and eight deaths, largely among persons with underlying health conditions,” the Minister said.
According to the Ministry, the disease has now been reported in 124 districts, representing about 47.5 percent of districts across the country. Despite this spread, authorities say the situation remains relatively under control, with only one patient currently on admission and no critical cases reported.
To strengthen the response, Ghana has received 33,600 doses of Mpox vaccines from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
So far, 31,231 people have been vaccinated in 12 districts across the Ashanti Region, Greater Accra Region and Western Region, representing more than 95 percent coverage of the targeted population.
Mr. Akandoh also assured the public that the government is covering the medical costs of Mpox patients to reduce the financial burden on affected individuals.
He noted that the government’s interventions are aimed at protecting public health while ensuring that response efforts remain effective and accessible to all.
