Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health.
The outbreak, which began in May 2025, has affected 124 districts across the country, with the Greater Accra Region and Western Region emerging as the most affected areas.
Addressing Parliament of Ghana on Monday, March 9, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, outlined the government’s response measures aimed at containing the disease and protecting public health.
He explained that the Ministry, working through the Ghana Health Service and with support from partners, has activated a coordinated multi-sectoral response to curb the spread of the virus.
“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,” the Minister said.
According to the Ministry, the outbreak has now spread to 124 districts, representing 47.5% of districts nationwide. However, the situation remains relatively controlled, with only one patient currently on admission and no critical cases reported.
As part of efforts to manage the outbreak, Ghana has received 33,600 Mpox vaccine doses from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
So far, 31,231 individuals have been vaccinated across 12 districts in the Ashanti Region, Greater Accra Region and Western Region, representing more than 95% coverage of the targeted population.
Mr Akandoh further assured the public that the government is fully covering the medical expenses of Mpox patients to ease the financial burden on affected persons.
He added that the interventions introduced by the government are intended to protect public health while ensuring that response measures remain efficient and accessible to all.
