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Ghana confirms 34 new Mpox cases; total number increases to 79

By Sarah Apenkroh
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Ghana confirms 34 new Mpox cases; total number increases to 79

Ghana has confirmed thirty-four (34) new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to seventy-nine (79).

Four persons are on admission and under observation while contact tracing continues.

The current trends in the increase in cases has heightened concerns within the populace.

But authorities maintain there is no cause for alarm.

According to the Ghana health service, more than ten regions have reported cases, prompting heightened surveillance across the country.

The general public is advised to visit the nearest health facility if they notice any symptoms. Meanwhile, contact tracing efforts are ongoing to contain the spread.

Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans and also between humans.

Common symptoms include rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes. Transmission occurs through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials.

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Sarah Apenkroh is a writer with 3news.com. Follow him on X, @s-apenkroh and LinkedIn: Sarah Apenkroh

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