The Ahafo Regional Health Directorate has confirmed one positive case of Mpox, with 12 suspected cases currently under investigation.
The Regional Health Director, Dr. Akosua Owusu-Sarpong, disclosed this in an interview with Adom News during a health-focused event in Goaso, attended by representatives from the Ghana Health Service, the Regional Coordinating Council, and Newmont.
She indicated that the confirmed case was recorded in the Asunafo South District, and the affected individual is currently undergoing treatment.
Samples from the 12 suspected cases have been sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in Accra for testing.
Dr. Owusu-Sarpong urged the public to adhere strictly to health education and preventive measures outlined by health professionals to curb the spread of the disease.
Commenting on the issue, Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, described the development as unfortunate due to the contagious nature of the virus.
She assured the public that the Regional Coordinating Council is committed to supporting the Health Directorate’s response efforts.
Both officials stressed the importance of community cooperation and the need for prompt reporting of symptoms to ensure effective containment.
Source: Sammy Asare
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