Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Ghana, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 27 Feb 2022 · latest WHO report 12 Jul 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Ghana has reported 1,133 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 11 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 27 February 2022. That is the 28th highest total worldwide and the 10th in Africa. The rate is 32.3 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 1 new case was reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days.
Total confirmed cases: Ghana
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Ghana: 1,133 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Ghana
By month of report to WHO
Ghana: 1 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Ghana
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Mpox in Ghana: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Ghana?
Ghana has reported 1,133 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 28th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Ghana?
11 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Ghana, a case fatality rate of 0.97%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Ghana?
1 new case was reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days. The latest report to WHO is dated 12 July 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Ghana?
Yes. Ghana is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Jul 2026. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Ghana?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Ghana was recorded on 27 February 2022.
How does Ghana compare with other countries?
Ghana has 32.3 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 10th in Africa by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in Ghana for availability.