Monkey pox

GHS Confirms Monkeypox Case, 230 Suspected Cases Across 88 Districts
03 Oct

GHS Confirms Monkeypox Case, 230 Suspected Cases Across 88 Districts

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. The case involves a 15-year-old male who sought treatment at a district government hospital on September 25, 2024, presenting with a three-day history of fever, general body pains, a sore throat, and a rash, which initially appeared on his palms and face. In a statement issued to caution the public, the GHS revealed that 230 other suspected cases have been reported across 88 districts in the country. Twenty-five individuals who came into contact with the patient have been identified…
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Monkey Pox Outbreak: Ghana Health Service Increases Surveillance After Outbreak In 15 African Countries
13 Aug

Monkey Pox Outbreak: Ghana Health Service Increases Surveillance After Outbreak In 15 African Countries

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Following the declaration of a public health emergency of the monkey pox disease in Africa by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ghana Health Service is gearing up to activate its surveillance system across the country. The surveillance system will enable the GHS to detect early cases and provide treatment to avoid outbreaks, according to the Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe. Furthermore, Dr Bekoe stated that the GHS will work to raise awareness about the monkey pox disease so individuals will seek emergency treatments if they suspect they have been affected. "We…
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