Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Cameroon, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 6 Mar 2022 · latest WHO report 13 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Cameroon has reported 192 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 7 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 6 March 2022. That is the 52nd highest total worldwide and the 16th in Africa. The rate is 6.4 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 50 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 44 in the previous 90 days (+14%).
Total confirmed cases: Cameroon
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Cameroon: 192 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Cameroon
By month of report to WHO
Cameroon: 50 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Cameroon
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Mpox in Cameroon: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Cameroon?
Cameroon has reported 192 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 52nd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Cameroon?
7 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Cameroon, a case fatality rate of 3.65%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Cameroon?
50 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 44 in the previous 90 days (+14%). The latest report to WHO is dated 13 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Cameroon?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Cameroon in WHO situation reports so far. Cases there have been clade II or clade Ia. The worldwide list of clade Ib countries is on the main tracker page.
When was the first mpox case in Cameroon?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Cameroon was recorded on 6 March 2022.
How does Cameroon compare with other countries?
Cameroon has 6.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 16th 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 Cameroon for availability.