Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Laos, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 11 Sep 2023 · latest WHO report 11 Sep 2023 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Laos has reported 1 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 11 September 2023. That is the 145th highest total worldwide and the 28th in Asia. The rate is 0.1 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: Laos
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Laos: 1 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Laos
By month of report to WHO
Laos: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Laos
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Mpox in Laos: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Laos?
Laos has reported 1 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 145th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Laos?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Laos in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Laos?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 11 September 2023.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Laos?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Laos 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 Laos?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Laos was recorded on 11 September 2023.
How does Laos compare with other countries?
Laos has 0.1 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 28th in Asia 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 Laos for availability.