New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday reported 2,501 new confirmed mpox cases, including 12 deaths, across 44 countries in October 2025. The global health agency warned that all clades of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) continue to circulate, with the risk of sustained community transmission if outbreaks are not rapidly contained.

According to the WHO situation report, 21 African countries reported active transmission over six weeks (October 12–November 23), with 1,734 confirmed cases and 10 deaths. Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda recorded the highest number of cases, while Mali reported mpox for the first time.

Outside Africa, new imported cases of clade Ib MPXV were reported among travellers in Belgium, Germany, Greece, and the United King

See Full Page