Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Madagascar, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 21 Dec 2025 · latest WHO report 13 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Madagascar has reported 3,591 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 23 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 21 December 2025. That is the 15th highest total worldwide and the 5th in Africa. The rate is 109.7 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 1,183 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1,667 in the previous 90 days (-29%).
Total confirmed cases: Madagascar
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Madagascar: 3,591 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Madagascar
By month of report to WHO
Madagascar: 1,183 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Madagascar
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Mpox in Madagascar: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Madagascar?
Madagascar has reported 3,591 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 15th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Madagascar?
23 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Madagascar, a case fatality rate of 0.64%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Madagascar?
1,183 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1,667 in the previous 90 days (-29%). The latest report to WHO is dated 13 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Madagascar?
Yes. Madagascar is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Dec 2025. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Madagascar?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Madagascar was recorded on 21 December 2025.
How does Madagascar compare with other countries?
Madagascar has 109.7 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 5th 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 Madagascar for availability.