Active Mpox Cases Cross 1,000
Ghana currently has 1,021 active Mpox cases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
As of February 16, 2026, the service said there were 12 new recorded cases with one person on admission.
The death toll, however, stands at seven.
Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has the infection.
The GHS continues to encourage people to protect themselves by avoiding close contact with infected persons, washing their hands often with soap and water, and refraining from regular touching of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
It has also encouraged the members of the public to report to the nearest health facility when experiencing symptoms like fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, or swollen lymph nodes.
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