The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has taken note of the report by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) of the first confirmed case of mpox in Ghana, as well as about 230 suspected cases.

Ghana's health service has reported the country's first case of mpox this year, without disclosing which variant had been recorded, according to a statement.

Ib strain has attracted global attention due to its rapid transmission and limited research.

Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.

In other mpox developments, Africa CDC noted a worrying rise in Kinshasa and the WHO listed the first mpox test for emergency use.

Ghana has reported its first case of mpox this year, as confirmed by the country’s health service. While the specific variant remains undisclosed, authorities are conducting tests to determine whether it is the clade Ib strain that has triggered global concern due to its rapid spread and limited research.