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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two additional cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to four.
The new cases, recorded in the Greater Accra and Western Regions, were announced in a joint statement by the GHS and the Ministry of Health on Sunday.
According to the update, the National Public Health and Reference Laboratory verified the cases, which, significantly, show no known epidemiological link to the two earlier infections reported last week.
This suggests the possibility of community transmission, prompting swift response measures from regional health authorities.
The affected regional directorates have activated contact tracing protocols and other public health measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus. Officials emphasized that investigations are ongoing to understand the sources of these new infections.
Mpox, a viral disease transmitted through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials, presents symptoms including fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue.
In light of the new developments, the GHS has issued a public advisory urging Ghanaians to:
- Wash hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
* Avoid close physical contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms, particularly skin rashes.
* Report any suspected symptoms to the nearest health facility promptly.
The Ministry and GHS have called on media houses to support nationwide education efforts by disseminating accurate information about the disease and promoting preventive practices.
“The Government of Ghana remains committed to safeguarding public health,” the statement noted, assuring the public that the health sector is leveraging its past experience in managing outbreaks to contain Mpox effectively.
The health authorities have reaffirmed their readiness to act swiftly and decisively to protect the wellbeing of all residents.
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