The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has confirmed a total of 24 mpox cases scattered across 12 out of the region’s 43 districts, representing approximately 27% of all districts in the region. The Kumasi Metropolitan area leads in infections, with six cases, or one-quarter of the regional total.
Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, emphasized that while the overall case fatality rate for mpox is usually around 11%, the current outbreak in Ghana indicates a much lower mortality rate as just 0.24% based on a ratio of 1 death per 409 cases. This suggests that the current strain is significantly less lethal than historically observed Mpox burdens.
The first two cases were identified in Old Tafo around June 2025 as both individuals have since been discharged and are recovering well. Notably, none of the 24 current cases are hospitalized, which may indicate generally mild presentations or effective home-based care.
This regional uptick aligns with a nationwide surge, with Ghana recording 409 confirmed cases as of 14 August 2025, including 37 new cases reported that day. The Ghana Health Service has ramped up contact tracing, surveillance, and public education initiatives, reinforcing basic hygiene and avoidance of close contact with symptomatic individuals.
Globally, the Mpox outbreak remains a pressing concern. The World Health Organization renewed its Public Health Emergency of International Concern status in August 2024, reflecting continued spread especially in parts of Central and West Africa. Ghana’s recent spike contributes to a broader continental resurgence across 2025.
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