Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Rwanda, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 21 Jul 2024 · latest WHO report 19 Apr 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Rwanda has reported 131 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 21 July 2024. That is the 57th highest total worldwide and the 19th in Africa. The rate is 9.0 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: Rwanda
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Rwanda: 131 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Rwanda
By month of report to WHO
Rwanda: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Rwanda
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Mpox in Rwanda: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Rwanda?
Rwanda has reported 131 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 57th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Rwanda?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Rwanda in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Rwanda?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 19 April 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Rwanda?
Yes. Rwanda is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Jul 2024. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Rwanda?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Rwanda was recorded on 21 July 2024.
How does Rwanda compare with other countries?
Rwanda has 9.0 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 19th 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 Rwanda for availability.