Different parts of Africa are experiencing mpox outbreaks with multiple virus variants (clades), according to the latest WHO Situation Report:
Western, Northern, and Southern African countries have clade II MPXVCentral and Eastern African countries have clade I MPXVCameroon is unique, with both clades present in different regions
As of December 1, 2024, Africa has:
13,171 confirmed mpox cases57 total deaths (a death rate of 0.4%)20 countries reporting cases
Most Affected CountriesDemocratic Republic of the Congo: 9,513 cases (43 deaths)Burundi: 2,334 cases (1 death)Uganda: 785 cases (4 deaths)
Interesting DevelopmentsAngola reported its first-ever mpox casesSome countries are moving from active outbreak to control phaseDifferent virus clades show unique transmission patterns
Transmission PatternsSome clades spread through sexual contactOthers spread through close physical contactTransmission is evolving, with increasing spread in households and communities
The situation continues to be closely monitored by health authorities, with ongoing research to understand the various mpox strains and their spread.
