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Ghana: Ghana confirms first case of Mpox

Ghana: Ghana confirms first case of Mpox

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ghanaian Times
Published on 2024-10-04 08:33:07

 Ghana has confirmed its first case of Monkey­pox (Mpox) this year, involving a 15-year-old male in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.

It followed test results from the National Public Health and Refer­ence Laboratory (NPHRL) which confirmed the disease on October 1, 2024 after the patient presented with a history of rash, fever and general bodily pains at the hospital.

“The suspected case was isolated in line with protocols for managing Mpox. Twenty-five…

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