The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox as of October 10, 2025, raising the country’s total number of confirmed infections to 713.
According to the latest update, three patients are currently receiving treatment, while the death toll remains at three, with no new fatalities reported.
The GHS noted that on October 7, 2025, the total Mpox case count stood at 687 after 17 new infections were recorded.
Health authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and maintain good personal hygiene to help curb the spread of the virus, which is mainly transmitted through close contact with infected individuals.
The Service also reminded the public that common symptoms of Mpox include fever, rash, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms is advised to report immediately to the nearest health facility for examination and treatment.
Mpox is a viral disease transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person, animal or contaminated materials.
Symptoms include rash, fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
In August last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to the emergence of a new variant in Africa.
Currently, more than 13 African countries have reported Mpox cases.
It is the second time in two years that the WHO has issued this alert.
As of last year, over 17,000 suspected cases and 517 deaths were reported on the continent, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The WHO has approved the use of an Mpox vaccine, expected to facilitate “timely and increased access” for those at risk, especially in Africa, where more than 20,000 infections have been reported.
