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The Ministry of Health has activated an emergency response plan to address a potential threat of Monkey Pox (Mpox) disease outbreak in the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
This follows the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO)\u00a0that Mpox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).<\/p>\n
A press statement issued by the Ministry said the move aligned with the WHO\u2019s determination to intensify global efforts in combating the spread of Mpox, particularly in Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On August 14, 2024, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, identified the significant upsurge of Mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and an increasing number of countries across Africa as constituting a PHEIC under the International Health Regulations (2005).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement said the WHO had expressed concern about the potential for the disease to spread further across African nations and possibly beyond the continent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It said the Ministry of Health had issued a directive to all implementing agencies and stakeholders to heighten surveillance systems at all levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement said the directive included enhanced monitoring at Points of Entry (such as airports and border crossings) and increased vigilance within communities nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It said the Ghana Health Service had also released a detailed technical advice on the symptoms of Mpox and the necessary steps for early detection, reporting, and treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement said though Ghana recorded 120 cases of Mpox in 2022 and eight cases in 2023 respectively, there had been no reported cases in 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ministry urged the public to take proactive measures to prevent a resurgence of the disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It advised the public to utilise the available healthcare facilities provided by the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals for any symptoms or concerns related to Mpox.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement said early detection, timely reporting, and prompt treatment were crucial to containing the disease and preventing further spread.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It said the Ministry remained committed, prepared, and ready to lead the provision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement urged all citizens to cooperate with health authorities and adhere to the guidelines provided to safeguard public health.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Source: GNA\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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