Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Uganda Reports Nearly 70% Drop in Mpox Cases Over Four Weeks
Uganda has seen a big drop in mpox cases recently.
Over the past month, the number of people getting sick has gone down by about 70%.
This means fewer people are getting the disease each week.
Uganda has been working hard to stop the spread, and health officials are giving shots and telling people how to stay safe.
Mpox spreads through close contact with infected individuals.
The disease can cause a rash and flu-like symptoms.
Uganda sees a 69.9% drop in mpox cases over four weeks.
Weekly reported cases decreased from 233 to 70 over the four weeks.
Uganda has recorded 7,648 confirmed mpox cases and 48 deaths since the outbreak.
Health authorities are increasing vaccination, surveillance, and public awareness.
Mpox spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin and respiratory transmission.
- Who
- Uganda's Ministry of Health.
- What
- Uganda recorded a decrease in mpox cases.
- When
- Over the past four weeks.
- Where
- Uganda.
- Why
- Health authorities have implemented initiatives to curb the spread of the virus.
- Mpox Case Decline
- 69.9%
- Total Confirmed Cases
- 7,648
- Total Deaths
- 48
- Initial Cases (Week 26)
- 233
- Final Cases (Week 29)
- 70