Health Alert: Mpox Cases Climb in Greater Accra
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As of Thursday, January 22, 2026, health authorities recorded 12 new cases, bringing the national total to 980 confirmed infections.
Rising Cases in Urban Areas
Health officials have noted that a significant proportion of the newly recorded cases are concentrated within the Greater Accra Region, raising concerns about potential community transmission in densely populated urban centres.
The GHS has urged residents in busy commercial and residential hubs, including Central Accra, Madina, and Tema, to remain vigilant and seek medical attention immediately if they experience unusual skin rashes, lesions, or persistent fever.
“We are seeing a steady increase in cases within urban centres,” a GHS representative said during a press briefing. “Contact tracing is ongoing for all newly confirmed cases, and we are ensuring that isolation protocols are strictly followed to prevent a wider outbreak in the capital.”
Public Health Advisory
The GHS has advised the public to:
- Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with individuals showing symptoms
- Maintain high standards of hand hygiene
- Promptly report suspected symptoms to the nearest health facility
While officials say the situation remains under control, the Service has cautioned that Accra’s high population density and mobility make the region particularly vulnerable to rapid transmission if preventive measures are not observed.
Health authorities have assured the public that surveillance and response efforts are being intensified, and further updates will be issued as the situation evolves.
