By Erica Apeatua Addo
Tarkwa (W/R), May 19, GNA-The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed its first case of Monkey pox (Mpox) in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.
The disease was confirmed on May 17, 2025, and the person has since been isolated and is in a stable condition.
According to health officials in an interview, the directorate has enhanced public sensitization on Mpox, including signs, symptoms, and preventive measures.
Also, they have improved case search and records review for Mpox in all facilities, activated contact tracing for all cases to identify all those who have been in contact with the case to prevent further spread.
Health officials have called on citizens not to panic but instead practice regular hand hygiene, avoid close contact with wild animals and rodents, as well as individuals exhibiting symptoms such as rashes to protect themselves from the disease.
The GHS further urged the public to report any suspected case of Mpox to the nearest health facility immediately and gave the assurance that they would continue to implement appropriate measures to protect the health of citizens.
Mpox is a viral disease transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person, animal, or with materials contaminated with the virus.
Symptoms generally include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain low energy and swollen lymph nodes.
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