The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.
The patient, a 15-year-old boy, sought medical attention on September 25, at a district government hospital after experiencing fever, body pains, a sore throat, and a rash on his palms and face.
In a public health advisory issued on Thursday, October 3, the GHS also reported that 230 suspected monkeypox cases have been identified across 88 districts nationwide.
The agency is urging the public to remain alert and adhere to safety protocols to prevent further spread.