Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for DR Congo, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 8 Jan 2023 · latest WHO report 27 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, DR Congo has reported 40,026 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 80 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 8 January 2023. That is the 1st highest total worldwide and the 1st in Africa. The rate is 354.7 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 393 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1,243 in the previous 90 days (-68%).
Total confirmed cases: DR Congo
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
DR Congo: 40,026 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: DR Congo
By month of report to WHO
DR Congo: 393 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: DR Congo
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Mpox in DR Congo: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in DR Congo?
DR Congo has reported 40,026 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 1st highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in DR Congo?
80 mpox deaths have been confirmed in DR Congo, a case fatality rate of 0.20%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in DR Congo?
393 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1,243 in the previous 90 days (-68%). The latest report to WHO is dated 27 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in DR Congo?
Yes. DR Congo is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Sep 2023. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in DR Congo?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for DR Congo was recorded on 8 January 2023.
How does DR Congo compare with other countries?
DR Congo has 354.7 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 1st 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 DR Congo for availability.