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Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Mpox (Monkeypox): clusters - an update
An update on mpox clusters and advice for travellers
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
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Outbreaks
Mpox in USA ex Eastern Africa
As of 16 November 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first case of mpox clade I in an individual who travelled from Eastern Africa to California. The risk remains low for the general population in the USA. Please see our mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Gabon ex Uganda
As of 6 October 2024, Gabon had reported two confirmed cases of mpox. The first case was reported on 22 August 2024 in Libreville. This case had recently travelled to Uganda, where it is considered likely the virus was contracted. The second case was a known contact of the first. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Zambia
On 9 November 2024, the World Health Organization reported a travel-related case of mpox clade Ib. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Zimbabwe
On 9 November 2024, the World Health Organization reported a travel-related case of mpox clade Ib. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in India ex UAE
As of 20 October 2024, India has detected one case of clade Ib mpox in a traveller from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). No case of clade Ib mpox has been reported in UAE. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in United Kingdom
On 4 November 2024, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that two cases of clade Ib mpox have been detected in household contacts of a first case reported on 30 October 2024. This brings the total number of confirmed clade Ib mpox cases to three. The index case had recently travelled to countries in Africa that are seeing community cases of the disease. The risk to the UK population remains low. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Germany ex Rwanda
On 24 October 2024, it was confirmed that the imported case of mpox clade Ib had travelled from Rwanda.
Mpox in Kenya
As of 1 September 2024, Kenya have reported four cases of mpox clade Ib.
Mpox in Rwanda
As of 1 September 2024, Rwanda have reported four cases of mpox clade Ib.
Mpox in Congo
Between 9 January and 25 August 2024, 21 confirmed and 155 suspected clade I mpox have been reported.
Kasese
Wakiso
Amuru
Mayuge
Mpox in Uganda
As of 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Health of Uganda has reported a total of 10 confirmed cases of mpox since the first reports on 24 July 2024.
Mpox in Thailand
On 22 August 2024, clade Ib mpox was confirmed in a traveller who returned to Thailand from an African country experiencing a mpox outbreak on 14 August 2024.
Mpox in Central African Republic
Since the beginning of 2024 and up to 16 August, a total of 263 cases (40 confirmed) have been reported. Of the confirmed cases, 43 percent have been in children under the age of 15 years. Clade I mpox has been isolated from confirmed cases.
Mpox in Sweden ex Africa
As of 15 August 2024, a case of mpox clade I has been reported in a returned traveller in Stockholm. This is the first mpox clade I case reported outside the African continent. This traveller visited a region of Africa reporting a major outbreak of mpox clade I.
Mpox in Burundi
As of 13 August 2024, a total of 100 confirmed mpox cases have been reported from 23 health districts in Burundi. Clade Ib mpox cases have been confirmed.
Mpox in DRC
From 1 January to 26 May 2024, 7,851 suspected cases were reported, including 384 deaths, from 23 of the 26 provinces. This compares to 3,924 suspected cases reported during the same period in 2023. The most affected provinces in 2024 are Equateur, Sud Ubangi, Sankuru and South Kivu.
