Mpox Cases Recently Confirmed in 15 Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today reported that 15 countries had reported mpox outbreaks in the past three weeks.

As of August 9, 2023, the highest increase in mpox cases was reported in Mexico.

The most affected region was the Western Pacific Region, where 915 cases, the Region of the Americas (395 cases, 9 deaths), and the African Region (227 cases).

The ten most affected countries since May 2022 are the United States of America (30,446), Brazil (10,967), Spain (7,560), France (4,150), Colombia (4,090), Mexico (4,045), Peru (3,812), the United Kingdom (3,771), Germany (3,694), and Canada (1,496). 

These countries account for 82.9% of the cases reported globally, says the WHO.

As of August 11, 2023, mpox vaccines remain available in most impacted countries.