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Mpox

📍 Global

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Confirmed cases

59,709

Deaths

241

Case fatality rate

0.4%

Cumulative cases since outbreak start — WHO DON bulletin dated 2026-04-30

Report date : 2026-04-30

Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.

Region : africa

WHO Sitrep 66 (31 May 2026). Global: 59709 confirmed cases, 241 deaths across 103 countries (1 Jan 2025 to 30 Apr 2026). April 2026: 1066 cases, 3 deaths (CFR 0.3%). Clade Ib circulating outside Africa. In Africa: 955 cases in 11 countries over 6 weeks, Madagascar leading (780 cases).

Case trend

Focal Point GuidanceRAPID RESPONSE

First actions

→Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
→Alert regional health offices and district focal points
→Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
→Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting

Source: WHO↗

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HealthWatch Global. Mpox outbreak — Global [Internet]. 2026-04-30 [cited 2026 Jun 26]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/dbc9c1d0-9299-4607-a027-f229ec8c25ce. Data source: WHO.

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