9th Mpox Cases Confirmed in England

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed another Clade 1b mpox case in England, the United Kingdom's ninth since late 2024.

Previous mpox cases were confirmed in the great London area.

Beginning in 2024, clade one mpox cases were reported from countries beyond the Central African Region. 

On February 4, 2025, the UKHSA reported this mpox patient had a history of travel to Uganda, a hot spot for mpox outbreaks.

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by virus infection. It was first discovered in 1958 during outbreaks of a pox-like disease. The first human case of clade one was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In May 2022, a global outbreak of clade two mpox was confirmed.

Mpox is a vaccine-preventable disease, with approved vaccines available in the UK, the United States, and various other countries in 2025.