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Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant

todayOctober 4, 2024 15

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Ghana’s health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana had previously recorded cases of mpox in both 2022 and 2023. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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