Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Burundi, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 28 Jul 2024 · latest WHO report 19 Jul 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Burundi has reported 4,743 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 28 July 2024. That is the 12th highest total worldwide and the 4th in Africa. The rate is 329.6 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 7 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 50 in the previous 90 days (-86%).
Total confirmed cases: Burundi
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Burundi: 4,743 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Burundi
By month of report to WHO
Burundi: 7 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Burundi
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Mpox in Burundi: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Burundi?
Burundi has reported 4,743 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 12th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Burundi?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Burundi, a case fatality rate of 0.02%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Burundi?
7 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 50 in the previous 90 days (-86%). The latest report to WHO is dated 19 July 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Burundi?
Yes. Burundi is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Jul 2024. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Burundi?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Burundi was recorded on 28 July 2024.
How does Burundi compare with other countries?
Burundi has 329.6 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 4th in Africa by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in Burundi for availability.