Covid spreads easier than Marburg but we must keep an eye on all - Titus Beyuo | 3NEWS.com

The General Secretary of the (GMA), Dr Titus Beyuo has said public education on the Marburg and Monkeypox outbreaks in Ghana must be taken a step higher.

The case, confirmed in the Upper East Region on Friday, July 22, tested positive at the  (NMIMR) after suspicion.

“This is the first confirmed case in the region,” Upper East Regional Director of Health Services Dr

“The confirmed case was seen on the 22nd July, 2022 at the , with a history of fever and skin rash.

“Unfortunately, the [patient] died on 26th July 2022.

“Samples were taken on the 22nd of July 2022 for confirmation at the  in Accra

We received feedback on the 28th of July, 2022, indicating the  tested positive for the Monkeypox disease.”