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Public urged to report unusual health conditions as Mpox cases rise

Public urged to report unusual health conditions as Mpox cases rise

Madam Rebecca Frimpong, Health Promotion Officer at Ussher Hospital in Ashiedu Keteke, Accra, has advised the public to promptly report abnormal health conditions to health facilities for early treatment.

She said early detection was crucial to contain and prevent the spread of Monkeypox (Mpox), following confirmation of two additional cases by the Ghana Health Service, bringing the national total to four.

Speaking at a town hall meeting at James Town to mark the African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week, Madam Frimpong urged residents to take symptoms such as frequent fever, headaches, bodily pains, and boils seriously.

“…frequent temperature, maybe you have a high temperature, but you have taken paracetamol and whatever, but the temperature is still there please, don’t hesitate to come to the hospital because it’s telling you something, that it’s not malaria,” she said.

“If it’s malaria, two to three days, you may have been okay, but, while you are taking the medicine, but still continue to have the high temperature, this is a sign that something is wrong,” she added.

The meeting was organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with Ussher Hospital to raise awareness on child health and immunisation.

This year’s celebration is on the theme: “Every Child Deserves a Healthy Future: Invest in Your Child. Attend ‘Weighing’ Regularly.”

Madam Frimpong warned that like COVID-19, Mpox was dangerous and should be taken seriously.

She cited severe complications from late detection, including blindness, miscarriage, and death.

“Mpox is not a disease that should be joked with so let’s take it very seriously,” she emphasised.

She advised the public to avoid close contact with infected persons and practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing and wearing nose masks.

Mr. Gabriel Ofori Bekoe, NCCE Officer for Ashiedu Keteke Sub-metro, encouraged residents to take advantage of vaccination programmes and maintain personal and environmental hygiene to prevent disease outbreaks.

Mrs. Gloria Amarki Kudo, Deputy Greater Accra Regional Director of the NCCE, urged new mothers to prioritise breastfeeding to safeguard the health of their babies.

Mpox is a viral disease spread through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials. Symptoms include rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue.

Source: GNA

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