Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Western Equatoria State has recorded a total of 19 positive Mpox cases since the outbreak began early in January, 2026 with one new case confirmed in Yambio County, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.
Laboratory tests conducted in Juba on 41 suspected cases from Yambio, Ezo, and Tambura counties found one new positive and eleven negatives. The results of the remaining samples are still awaited.
Of the confirmed cases, Yambio now has seven, Ezo six, and Tambura six. Health authorities warn that more results are expected later this week as testing continues.
“The case of Mpox increased only by one positive case in Yambio. Some samples are still in the national laboratory, and we expect more information later this week,” said James Abdalla Arona, the state health minister.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, report suspected symptoms promptly, and follow hygiene protocols to prevent further spread of the disease.
The first reported Mpox case in Western Equatoria State in 2026 occurred in early January 2026, when three suspected Mpox cases were confirmed in Ezo County.
Local health officials said the first of these cases — involving a man and his wife — were tested and confirmed positive for Mpox in early January 2026, with samples sent to Juba for laboratory verification.
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