Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Congo, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 24 Apr 2022 · latest WHO report 6 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Congo has reported 278 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 4 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 24 April 2022. That is the 45th highest total worldwide and the 14th in Africa. The rate is 42.9 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 18 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 52 in the previous 90 days (-65%).
Total confirmed cases: Congo
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Congo: 278 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Congo
By month of report to WHO
Congo: 18 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Congo
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Mpox in Congo: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Congo?
Congo has reported 278 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 45th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Congo?
4 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Congo, a case fatality rate of 1.44%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Congo?
18 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 52 in the previous 90 days (-65%). The latest report to WHO is dated 6 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Congo?
Yes. Congo is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Congo?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Congo was recorded on 24 April 2022.
How does Congo compare with other countries?
Congo has 42.9 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 14th 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 Congo for availability.