Mpox News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Zambia confirms second mpox death as cases rise to 49
Lusaka, April 18: Zambia confirmed its second mpox-related death as the cumulative cases reached 49 in the southern African country.
Africa CDC reports rapid surge in mpox cases
Addis Ababa, April 11: The number of mpox cases reported in Africa in the past three months has been more than half of the total reported in the whole 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Kenya receives 10,700 doses of mpox vaccine
Nairobi, April 10: Kenya on Thursday received 10,700 doses of mpox vaccines, a boost to its efforts against the spread of the disease.
UK reports new Clade Ib mpox case, 4th since January
London, April 8: A confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox has been detected in northeast England, the fourth this year, acording to British health authorities.
Uganda to start next phase of mpox vaccination with 100,000 additional doses
Kampala, March 31: Uganda has received an additional 100,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support the next phase of its prevention campaign, said a senior health official on Monday.
Uganda's mpox cases reach 4,342, death toll rises to 31
Kampala, March 18: The cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has reached 4,342, with 31 deaths reported since the outbreak was declared in the East African country eight months ago, the Ugandan Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
Mpox deaths reach 260 in Africa as humanitarian crisis in Congo hampers response
Addis Ababa, March 8: The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has reached 260 since 2025, with total cases surpassing 24,200, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
South Africa reports three new cases of monkeypox
Johannesburg, March 1: South Africa's National Department of Health appealed for vigilance as three new cases of monkeypox, also known as mpox, were confirmed in the country.
Mpox Clade 1b more infectious, increases risk of miscarriage: Study
New Delhi, Feb 21: The latest variant of Mpox clade 1b that is causing infections across the globe, particularly in Africa, is not only more infectious but also raises a high risk of miscarriage, according to a study led by international researchers.
Kenya's monkey pox cases rise to 41
Nairobi, Feb 15: Kenya has confirmed 41 cases of monkey pox (mpox) across 12 counties, with one fatality reported since the outbreak began in July 2024, a government official confirmed.
Kenya ramps up measures to curb viral disease spread
Nairobi, Feb 13: Kenya's health authorities said that robust measures are underway to mitigate the risks of viral diseases such as Marburg, mpox, and Ebola across the country.
Mpox deaths in Africa exceed 100 since beginning of 2025
Addis Ababa, Feb 8: A total of 107 people have died in the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa since the beginning of 2025, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
South Sudan declares mpox outbreak with first case confirmed
Juba, Feb 8: South Sudan confirmed its first mpox case, with authorities pledging heightened vigilance to prevent further transmission.
Uganda starts mpox vaccination targetting high risk populations
Kampala, Feb 1: Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targetting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicentre of the virus outbreak in the east African country.
Africa CDC calls for immediate action amid escalating health crises across Africa
Addis Ababa, Feb 1: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for "immediate action" to address the "unprecedented convergence of crises" that threaten to undo the decades of progress in Africa's health security.
'No need to panic', says K'taka govt on Monkeypox case
Bengaluru, Jan 23: A case of Monkeypox (MPox) was confirmed on 22nd January 2025 by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune in a 40-year-old male in Mangaluru, a native of Karkala in Udupi district, an official of the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history
New Delhi, Jan 23: A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.
Africa reports over 200 disease outbreaks in 2024
Addis Ababa, Jan 18: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised alarm over a sharp rise in public health emergencies across the continent, with more than 200 disease outbreaks reported last year.
14,700 confirmed mpox cases reported in 2024 in Africa: WHO
Kampala, Jan 12: About 14,700 confirmed mpox cases, including 66 deaths, were reported in 20 African countries from January 2024 to January 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Sierra Leone confirms first Mpox case after global health alert
Freetown, Jan 11: Sierra Leone has recorded its first case of monkeypox, also known as Mpox, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a public health emergency of international concern in August last year, the country's health authorities have announced.
Mpox deaths rise to 10 in Uganda: Health Ministry
Kampala, Jan 8: The number of laboratory-confirmed mpox deaths in Uganda has climbed to 10 after four fatalities were registered in the last five days in the East African country, according to authorities.
Zambia reports fourth monkeypox case
Lusaka, Jan 4: Zambia's health authorities have reported the country's fourth case of monkeypox, also known as mpox.