Ghana has confirmed a case of MPox in the Western North Region with 230 more suspected cases yet to be confirmed from 88 districts in all 16 regions.
The National Public Health and Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) confirmed the case in the Western North Region following laboratory testing of a suspected case of Mpox in the area.
The patient is a 15-year-old male who reported at a district government hospital on September 15, 2024 with a three-day history of fever, general body pains, sore throat and rash which was initially in the palm and face but spread to the trunk and extremities.
There is no history of travel over the past 21 days or history of sexual exposure to a potentially infectious person.
The Western North Regional Health Directorate and the Bia West District have activated public health emergency.
A total of 15 facilities and 10 community contacts have been identified and are being followed up.
Source: Graphic Online
