Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Malawi, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 20 Apr 2025 · latest WHO report 17 May 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Malawi has reported 162 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 20 April 2025. That is the 55th highest total worldwide and the 18th in Africa. The rate is 7.3 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 3 in the previous 90 days (-100%).
Total confirmed cases: Malawi
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Malawi: 162 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Malawi
By month of report to WHO
Malawi: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Malawi
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Mpox in Malawi: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Malawi?
Malawi has reported 162 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 55th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Malawi?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Malawi, a case fatality rate of 0.62%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Malawi?
0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 3 in the previous 90 days (-100%). The latest report to WHO is dated 17 May 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Malawi?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Malawi 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 Malawi?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Malawi was recorded on 20 April 2025.
How does Malawi compare with other countries?
Malawi has 7.3 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 18th 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 Malawi for availability.