Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Mauritius, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 27 Oct 2024 · latest WHO report 31 May 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Mauritius has reported 3 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 27 October 2024. That is the 124th highest total worldwide and the 32nd in Africa. The rate is 2.4 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 2 in the previous 90 days (-100%).
Total confirmed cases: Mauritius
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Mauritius: 3 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Mauritius
By month of report to WHO
Mauritius: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Mauritius
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Mpox in Mauritius: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Mauritius?
Mauritius has reported 3 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 124th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Mauritius?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Mauritius in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Mauritius?
0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 2 in the previous 90 days (-100%). The latest report to WHO is dated 31 May 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Mauritius?
Yes. Mauritius is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in May 2026. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Mauritius?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Mauritius was recorded on 27 October 2024.
How does Mauritius compare with other countries?
Mauritius has 2.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 32nd 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 Mauritius for availability.