18 New Cases, No New Fatalities Reported
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed 18 new Mpox cases on August 7, 2025, raising the national total to 346. The death toll remains at one, with no new fatalities and no patients currently hospitalized, indicating effective case management and recovery efforts across the country.
The GHS reported that Mpox, spread primarily through close physical contact, presents symptoms like fever, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. The public is urged to avoid contact with symptomatic individuals, practice regular handwashing, and seek immediate medical attention for suspected cases to curb transmission.
The outbreak, first detected in Ghana in June 2022, has seen intensified contact tracing and public education, with regional directorates coordinating a robust response. The GHS is collaborating with the WHO and Africa CDC to secure 2,000 vaccine doses to protect high-risk groups, including healthcare workers.
Compared to the July 30 update, which reported 20 new cases and the first death, the slower case increase suggests containment efforts are gaining traction. Greater Accra and Central Regions report the highest cases, with 60% of infections among males aged 20–34. Enhanced surveillance continues nationwide.
The GHS’s proactive measures, including rapid testing at Noguchi Memorial Institute, aim to prevent further spread, particularly among vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women. Public compliance with hygiene protocols remains critical to managing the outbreak effectively.