Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Dominican Republic, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 27 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Dominican Republic has reported 83 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 27 June 2022. That is the 68th highest total worldwide and the 8th in North America. The rate is 7.2 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Dominican Republic
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Dominican Republic: 83 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Dominican Republic
By month of report to WHO
Dominican Republic: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Dominican Republic
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Mpox in Dominican Republic: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has reported 83 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 68th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Dominican Republic?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Dominican Republic, a case fatality rate of 1.20%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Dominican Republic?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Dominican Republic?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Dominican Republic was recorded on 27 June 2022.
How does Dominican Republic compare with other countries?
Dominican Republic has 7.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 8th in North America 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 Dominican Republic for availability.