The Ministry of Health has secured 33,600 vaccines as part of efforts to reinforce Ghana’s fight against Mpox, marking another milestone in protecting the health and well-being of citizens.

The update was shared on health minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh's X page on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

“The Ministry of Health has successfully secured 33,600 vaccines to strengthen Ghana’s fight against MPOX. This marks another milestone in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our citizens,” the post read.

GHS records two more Mpox cases

According to the latest situational report from the Ghana Health Service, there are currently no hospital admissions, and the number of deaths remains at one.

The total confirmed cases as of August 20 stood at 424.

The report further urged the public to report early to health centers if they feel unwell.

Ghana's Mpox cases rise to 346 following the confirmation of 18 new cases

It also stressed the need for preventive measures include avoiding close contact with infected persons, washing hands regularly with soap and water, and minimizing contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease affecting both humans and animals.

The virus can spread through close contact with infected individuals or animals, contaminated materials, or respiratory droplets.

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash or skin lesions. While most cases are mild, Mpox can be severe in individuals with weakened immune systems.

Read the post below:

The Ministry of Health has successfully secured 33,600 vaccines to strengthen Ghana’s fight against MPOX. This marks another milestone in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our citizens. #AbanPapaAba pic.twitter.com/tdRcge5xrc

— Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (@KMAkandoh) August 23, 2025