Ghana has recorded 13 fresh cases of Mpox, pushing the country’s confirmed total to 993 as of January 25, 2026, health authorities have announced.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) disclosed the latest figures in a public update shared on its official X account on Tuesday, February 3. The agency used the update to restate key information about how the virus spreads and the steps the public should take to stay safe.
According to the GHS, Mpox is mainly transmitted through close physical contact with an infected person. The virus can also spread through contact with contaminated objects, infected animals, or from an infected mother to her unborn child or newborn during and after delivery.
Health officials urged residents to remain vigilant, practise good hygiene, and seek medical care immediately if symptoms develop. Warning signs include fever, skin rash, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and unusual fatigue.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The World Health Organization notes that person-to-person transmission is common, particularly within households, and early detection plays a critical role in limiting its spread.
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