Outbreak Updates
10 April 2025
Mpox in South Africa
As of 4 April 2025, a total of six confirmed mpox cases have now been reported for 2025. Mpox due to clade Ib has been reported in South Africa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
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03 March 2025
South Africa +
Gauteng
Mpox in South Africa
As of 28 February 2025, a total of three mpox cases have been reported in South Africa, including one clade I mpox virus case with a history of recent travel to Uganda. These are the first positive cases of mpox recorded in South Africa since September 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Take extra precautions
