Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Africa's Mpox Outbreak: Deaths Exceed 1,800 Amid Rising Cases
Mpox is spreading in Africa, with over 1,800 deaths and nearly 150,000 cases reported in 2024.
This means many people have gotten sick, and sadly, some have died.
The African Union is concerned because the number of cases is increasing, especially in some countries like Sierra Leone.
Cholera is another major health problem in Africa.
The authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation to help stop the spread of these diseases and protect people's health.
Africa's mpox outbreak death toll exceeds 1,800, with cases nearing 150,000 in 2024.
26 African countries have reported 148,308 mpox cases since the start of the year.
Last week alone, 2,715 new cases and 20 deaths were reported.
Sierra Leone accounts for 40% of confirmed mpox cases in Africa last week.
Cholera is a leading public health concern alongside mpox, measles, and other diseases.
- Who
- Africa CDC is reporting the data.
- What
- Over 1,800 mpox deaths and almost 150,000 cases reported in Africa since the beginning of 2024.
- When
- Cases and deaths reported since the beginning of 2024; data current as of Thursday evening.
- Where
- Africa, with 26 affected countries.
- Why
- To highlight the ongoing public health emergencies and outbreaks, including mpox and cholera.
- Mpox Deaths
- Over 1,800
- Reported Cases (2024)
- 148,308
- Countries Affected
- 26
- New Cases Last Week
- 2,715
- New Deaths Last Week
- 20
- Cholera Cases (2024)
- 157,974
- Cholera Deaths (2024)
- 3,273