The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of recorded cases to 19.

This update, shared on the official X page of the GHS on Monday, May 26, 2025, indicated that five of the confirmed cases are currently on admission, with no fatalities recorded so far.

The GHS has urged the public to observe strict personal hygiene and avoid sharing personal items.

"To reduce your risk, avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals, maintain proper hand hygiene, and refrain from sharing personal items. If you develop a rash or feel unwell, seek medical care promptly," the update stated.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, and low energy.

The disease spreads from person to person mainly through close contact with someone who has Mpox, including members of the same household.

Close contact includes skin-to-skin contact (such as touching or sexual activity), mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-skin contact (such as kissing), and being face-to-face with someone who has Mpox (e.g., talking or breathing in close proximity, which can release infectious respiratory particles).

The WHO also notes that individuals with multiple sexual partners are at a higher risk of acquiring the disease.

See the GHS post below: