Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Tanzania, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 9 Mar 2025 · latest WHO report 8 Feb 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Tanzania has reported 304 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 9 March 2025. That is the 42nd highest total worldwide and the 13th in Africa. The rate is 4.3 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: Tanzania
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Tanzania: 304 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Tanzania
By month of report to WHO
Tanzania: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Tanzania
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Mpox in Tanzania: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Tanzania?
Tanzania has reported 304 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 42nd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Tanzania?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Tanzania, a case fatality rate of 0.33%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Tanzania?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 8 February 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Tanzania?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Tanzania was recorded on 9 March 2025.
How does Tanzania compare with other countries?
Tanzania has 4.3 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 13th 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 Tanzania for availability.