The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed eight new cases of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), raising the total number of infections in the country to nine so far in 2025.
The update was provided by Dr. Dennis Odai Laryea, Deputy Director of Surveillance at the GHS and Consultant Public Health Physician, during an interview on Channel One TV on Friday, May 23.
“Currently, we have eight confirmed cases. That brings the total to nine for the year. The first case, recorded earlier in the year, was promptly contained. The recent outbreak includes four cases in the Greater Accra Region and four in the Western Region,” Dr. Laryea stated.
The GHS has investigated over 100 suspected Mpox cases across the country as part of its enhanced disease surveillance efforts. While all 16 regions have reported suspected cases, confirmed infections have so far been limited to just two regions—Greater Accra and Western.
Dr. Laryea emphasized that Ghana’s public health system remains vigilant and responsive, with mechanisms in place to detect, isolate, and manage cases swiftly to prevent further spread.
“Our surveillance system is active and structured to pick up cases early and initiate timely public health actions,” he assured.
