Africa: Suspected Mpox Cases Rise As Hotspots Record Drop In New Confirmations

Monrovia — Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). The continental health agency, however, noted a decline in confirmed cases during the 26th reporting week of 2025.

At a briefing on Thursday, Deputy Director of the Incident Management Team in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Yap Boum, described the drop in confirmed cases as a…