Ghana has recorded 14 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections nationwide to 133. This is according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), released on Wednesday, June 25.

The GHS said no new hospital admissions or deaths have been reported. All patients are currently being managed as outpatients.

The new figures represent a steady rise from the previous update on June 20, when 10 new cases pushed the tally to 119. Despite the increase, health authorities say the situation remains under control, with no severe complications or fatalities recorded so far.

Mpox is a viral disease that spreads mainly through close physical contact with infected individuals. Common symptoms include fever, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and headaches.

The GHS has urged the public to take precautions and report early symptoms to reduce the risk of further transmission.

As part of efforts to improve the national response, the World Health Organization (WHO) on June 24 donated test kits and laboratory reagents to the National Public Health Reference Laboratory in Accra.

The consignment includes supplies to screen 3,400 suspected cases and test 625 confirmed samples for virus subtypes.

Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, Acting Deputy Director-General of the GHS, described the support as timely and said the Service would intensify community surveillance and contact tracing.

“We promise from our end to do our bit, go out there, look for the cases, and make sure this is really brought under control,” she said.

Dr Fiona Braka, WHO Country Representative, said the new supplies are expected to improve testing turnaround times and help detect new cases more quickly.

The GHS has reminded the public to avoid close contact with people showing symptoms and to wash hands regularly with soap and water. It has also urged the public to rely on information from official sources and avoid spreading false information, particularly on social media.

Although most Mpox patients have recovered without hospitalisation, health experts warn that children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of complications.

With total infections now at 133, health authorities are urging the public to remain alert and cooperate with safety measures aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.