Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Senegal, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 24 Aug 2025 · latest WHO report 20 Jul 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Senegal has reported 7 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 24 August 2025. That is the 105th highest total worldwide and the 30th in Africa. The rate is 0.4 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days.
Total confirmed cases: Senegal
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Senegal: 7 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Senegal
By month of report to WHO
Senegal: 2 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Senegal
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Mpox in Senegal: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Senegal?
Senegal has reported 7 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 105th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Senegal?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Senegal in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Senegal?
2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days. The latest report to WHO is dated 20 July 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Senegal?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Senegal 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 Senegal?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Senegal was recorded on 24 August 2025.
How does Senegal compare with other countries?
Senegal has 0.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 30th 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 Senegal for availability.