The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 12 additional Mpox cases as of January 18, 2026, increasing the total number of confirmed infections across the country to 980.
According to the GHS, no new fatalities have been recorded, keeping the cumulative death toll at seven. At present, one patient is hospitalised and undergoing treatment.
The Service reiterated that Mpox is mainly transmitted through close physical contact with an infected person and has called on the public to strictly observe preventive measures to curb further spread.
Common symptoms of Mpox include fever, skin rash, headache, muscle and body aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and general fatigue.
Health officials have advised individuals who experience any of these symptoms to promptly report to the nearest health facility for early diagnosis and appropriate medical care.
