The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has ramped up its monitoring efforts due to a spike in acute respiratory infections, particularly those associated with the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), which is currently spreading in China and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

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In a statement, the GHS clarified that this outbreak is not related to a new virus, such as COVID-19, but rather reflects the usual seasonal uptick in hMPV infections during the colder months.The GHS called on the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of exposure.Dr.

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Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), signed a statement highlighting key updates from a recent meeting of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC). During this session, the National Influenza Centre (NIC) provided valuable information, noting that routine respiratory samples collected from all 16 regions of Ghana have shown no evidence of unusual respiratory pathogens, including hMPV.

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To enhance preparedness, the GHS has implemented a range of measures, working alongside various partners and following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.<img src="

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