The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a nationwide intensification of public education campaigns following a surge in Mpox infections, with 20 new cases confirmed as of July 30, 2025, raising the total number of infections to 302.
This development comes just days after Ghana recorded its first Mpox-related death on July 22, alongside 23 new cases, sparking heightened public concern.
Speaking to Citi News, the Director of Public Health at the GHS, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, said the Service is ramping up awareness efforts, especially in second-cycle and tertiary institutions, to help stem the spread of the viral disease.
“The Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, has developed guidelines for dissemination. Initially, we focused on private and secondary schools, but we are now expanding the campaign to cover all educational levels and the general public,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted.
He urged citizens to stay alert and report any suspected symptoms to the nearest health facility promptly.
Despite these efforts, the government is coming under increasing criticism for its handling of the outbreak. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, a member of Parliament’s Health Committee, described the national response as “very abysmal.”
“Let’s not joke with our health, especially when viral conditions are involved. A quick survey will show that many Ghanaians don’t know what to do if they suspect Mpox, and yet cases are escalating,” Dr. Agyemang stated.
He stressed the urgent need for widespread sensitisation, calling on the government to step up communication on symptoms, preventive measures, and when to seek medical care.
The GHS has promised continued surveillance and public engagement as it works to contain the spread of Mpox, which presents with symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes and can spread through close contact with infected individuals.
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