Ghana records 13 new Mpox cases, Total infections now 947

Thirteen new cases of Mpox had been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) as of December 22, 2025, bringing the cumulative number of recorded nationwide cases to 947.

In an update on the outbreak, the GHS also reported two new deaths, raising the total number of Mpox-related deaths to six. No new admissions have, however, been recorded.

GHS noted that Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person and has urged the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to protect themselves and others.

The public is advised to maintain good personal hygiene and promptly report to the nearest health facility if they experience symptoms such as fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, or unusual tiredness.

The Service reiterated its commitment to monitoring the situation closely and called on Ghanaians to cooperate with health authorities to help curb the spread of the disease.