Mozambique’s health authorities have revealed that Mpox (monkeypox) cases have increased to 20, according to new data released this afternoon by the Ministry of Health.
In the last 24 hours alone, five new suspected cases were identified. All individuals are currently in home isolation, and no deaths have been reported.
According to the latest health bulletin, 11 samples have been processed, of which one tested positive — from Lago district in Niassa province — while the remaining ten tested negative and the individuals were discharged from isolation.
The Ministry further notes that out of the total 20 suspected cases reported between 11 and 15 July 2025, 15 have been tested, with four confirmed positive and nine individuals still quarantined.
The health authorities have also confirmed that no patients have been discharged, there have been no fatalities, and the overall case fatality rate remains at zero. A total of 27 contacts have been traced, all of whom remain under follow-up.
“Mpox is a dangerous disease. Protect yourself by avoiding physical contact with sick or suspected individuals, washing hands frequently, and refraining from sharing clothes, towels, and bed linen with infected persons. If you develop blister-like lesions similar to chickenpox, seek medical assistance at the nearest health facility,” the Ministry advises in its daily bulletin.
The Government of Mozambique earlier confirmed that the country’s mpox cases were imported from neighbouring Malawi, where the virus has already affected over 50 people.
