Ghana has recorded its first death from Mpox since the outbreak began in 2022, the Ghana Health Service’s (GHS) latest updates show.
The latest data also show that the number of new infections is on the rise. 23 new cases have been recorded so far, bringing the total number of cases to 257.
*Mpox Update as at 22nd July 2025*
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23 new confirmed cases recorded, bringing the total to 257.
Unfortunately, 1 new death has been reported.Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person.
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— Ghana Health Service (@_GHSofficial) July 27, 2025
“Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person. Protect yourself and others. Avoid close contact with infected individuals. Wash hands regularly. Report symptoms early to the nearest health facility,” the GHS said in its brief update.
Monkeypox, or more commonly, Mpox, is a disease that presents with symptoms similar to smallpox but with lesser severity.
According to the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Mpox is transmitted by direct contact with infected blood, bodily fluids, lesions, or infected fomites. It can also be transmitted from mother to child via the placenta or at birth through close contact. Sexual transmission of mpox has been reported, especially among commercial sex workers, the Africa CDC said.
As of May 2025, a total of 17,193 mpox cases and 72 deaths have been recorded in Africa.