Mpox Alert: Ghana Faces Rising Cases, Health Official Warns

Mpox Cases Rise in Ghana: Health Official Urges Caution Ghana is experiencing a concerning rise in Mpox cases, prompting a health official to urge the public to exercise caution and avoid close contact. Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, in a recent UTV Ghana news segment, highlighted the increased transmission risk and the importance of preventive measures. "Avoid contact due to the rise of Mpox in Ghana," he stressed. The segment also revealed the challenges faced in contact tracing efforts. Identifying contacts, particularly within at-risk groups, is proving difficult, according to the report. The situation is further underscored by the fact that even young children are being affected; a five-month-old infant was mentioned as a recent case. The health officials are working to increase public awareness and implement strategies to contain the spread of the virus. The government is also cooperating with health workers to help trace contacts.