05/07/2025
As we currently have about 163 confirmed Mpox (formerly Monkey pox) cases in 12 districts in Ghana, I have started educating troops, Officers and Defence Civilian Staff in Burma camp on the signs, symptoms, aetiology and prevention of the Mpox virus. My team and I visited the various units and Headquarters throughout June and we intend to go to the schools as well in July. Surveillance has been heightened, case management, infection prevention and control has been effective so far. Additionally, risk communication and community engagement is key for this epidemic.