The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has dispatched a specialized team of health experts to Mpox hotspot regions to strengthen interventions against the recent surge in cases.
Dr. Franklyn Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of Public Health at GHS, confirmed the move in an exclusive interview with 3news, stressing the urgency of curbing the spread of the infectious disease.
Mpox Situation in Ghana
As of 20th September 2025, Ghana has recorded 18 new confirmed Mpox cases, raising the national tally to 583 cases since the outbreak began. Two patients are currently on admission, while the death toll remains at two.
All 16 regions have reported cases, with the Western, Western North, and Greater Accra Regions identified as the main hotspots. According to Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe, Tarkwa is showing signs of decline in cases, while Dunkwa is witnessing a surge.
WHO and GHS Intervention Strategy
The team deployed by the GHS Director-General is tasked with assessing the current response measures and recommending additional strategies to contain the outbreak.
“Director General has dispatched a new team made up of the Ghana Health Service and the WHO to the hotspot areas—Western and Western North—to look at what is being done, firm it up, and identify what needs to be added to curtail the increase in cases,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe explained.
A comprehensive situational report from the team is expected to guide the next phase of Ghana’s Mpox management efforts.
Mpox Vaccination Rollout Expected Soon
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe also revealed that Ghana has secured over 33,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine, expected to arrive soon. The vaccines will be administered to identified high-risk groups once distribution begins.
“The good thing is that we have already done all the modalities and identified the target groups who will qualify. The most important thing is that people must report early to health facilities. If you see a rash, take it to the hospital,” he urged.
Mpox, a viral infectious disease, spreads mainly through close contact with infected individuals. The GHS is encouraging the public to practice vigilance, seek medical care early, and adhere to preventive health guidelines to minimize transmission.
