Africa's Mpox Outbreak Continues in 2023

The World Health Organization Africa Region recently reported Mpox cases in the Central Africa Republic, the DRC, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria.

As of April 16, 2023, fourteen newly confirmed Mpox cases were reported, resulting in a 5.6% increase.

And three new Mpox-related fatalities were reported.

The top three African countries with the most confirmed Mpox cases include Nigeria, 833, the DRC 450, and Ghana, 124. Together, the three countries have reported 93.7% of all confirmed Mpox cases in Africa.

To alert international travelers of potential health risks when visiting Africa, the U.S. CDC has published Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions notices for the DRC and Nigeria.

Globally, over 86,000 Mpox cases have been reported by 110 countries since the outbreak began in May 2022.

While the Mpox outbreak has receded in the U.S., the CDC recommends Bavarian Nordic's JYNNEOS® (MVA-BN) vaccination when visiting at-risk countries in 2023.

Additional Mpox outbreak research is posted at Precision Vaccinations.