Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Central African Republic, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 16 Jan 2022 · latest WHO report 12 Apr 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Central African Republic has reported 223 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 10 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 16 January 2022. That is the 49th highest total worldwide and the 15th in Africa. The rate is 40.4 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1 in the previous 90 days (-100%).
Total confirmed cases: Central African Republic
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Central African Republic: 223 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Central African Republic
By month of report to WHO
Central African Republic: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
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Mpox in Central African Republic: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic has reported 223 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 49th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Central African Republic?
10 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Central African Republic, a case fatality rate of 4.48%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Central African Republic?
0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1 in the previous 90 days (-100%). The latest report to WHO is dated 12 April 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Central African Republic?
Yes. Central African Republic is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Mar 2026. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Central African Republic?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Central African Republic was recorded on 16 January 2022.
How does Central African Republic compare with other countries?
Central African Republic has 40.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 15th 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 Central African Republic for availability.