Ghana has recorded its first fatality from the Mpox virus, according to health authorities on Sunday, as the country faces its largest weekly surge in cases since the disease was first detected locally.
- First Mpox-related death confirmed in Ghana
- 23 new infections recorded in the past week
- Total confirmed cases: 257 since June 2022
- This is the highest weekly increase since the outbreak began
Health officials have raised concerns over the rapid spread of the virus and are urging the public to follow safety protocols. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness that spreads through close contact and can cause severe symptoms in some individuals.
