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BREAKING NEWS: Ghana records 5 cases of Monkeypox in 3 regions – GHS Director-General

Kwasi Ahimah by Kwasi Ahimah
June 8, 2022
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed five cases of Monkeypox Disease.

No death has been recorded among the cases, neither is anyone in a critical condition.

The Director-General of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, who made this known Wednesday, said the cases were recorded in three regions; namely, Eastern, Western and Greater Accra.

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He said a total of 12 suspected cases have been investigated since May 24, 2022.

He added that one of the cases was recorded by a Ghanaian who travelled to the United States of America.

What is Monkeypox?

Monkey Pox is a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkey Pox virus.

It is endemic in Nigeria and Cameroon and is transmitted from an infected animal (squirrels, rats, dormice, monkeys etc)or from infected humans.

Human to human transmission can occur through the following: skin-to-skin contact,  face-to-face contact, and mouth-to-skin contact.

It can also be spread through touching bedding, towels, clothing or objects used by an infected person.

How can Monkeypox be treated?

According to Dr Kuma Aboagye, there is currently no treatment for Monkey Pox. He added that although there is a vaccine available for the Monkey Pox disease, it was currently not available in Ghana.

“But I don’t think we have reached a stage where we will call for vaccination in Ghana,” he said.

He further noted that the cases being recorded were mild to moderate.

What are the Symptoms of Monkeypox?

Signs and Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches and muscle and back aches.

It also includes general bodily weakness, and rash with blisters on the face, hands, feet, body, eyes, mouth or genitals.

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