Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed government’s plans to contain and protect the public from monkey pox disease also known as Mpox.

Addressing Parliament on Monday, March 9, 2026, Mintah Akandoh stressed that the Ministry, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and partner support, has activated a coordinated multisectoral response to contain the transmission of Mpox in the country.

“Since the outbreak began in May 2025, 880 cases had been confirmed by November 25, 2025. As of March 3, 2026, Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases and eight deaths, largely among persons with underlying health conditions,” he said.

The outbreak, which began in May 2025, has affected 124 districts across all regions, with the Greater Accra and Western Regions being the hardest hit.

The Ministry reported that the outbreak has spread across nearly half of the country, with 124 districts, representing 47.5% of all districts affected.

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Despite the wide distribution, there is currently only one case on admission, and no critical cases have been reported.

To control the outbreak, Ghana has received 33,600 Mpox vaccines from the Africa CDC and WHO.

So far, 31,231 people have been vaccinated across 12 districts in the Ashanti, Greater Accra, and Western regions, achieving coverage exceeding 95% of the target population.

Akandoh also reassured Ghanaians that the government is covering all medical bills for Mpox patients to prevent financial burdens on affected individuals.

He noted that the measures implemented aim to safeguard public health while ensuring that response efforts are efficient and accessible to all.

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