Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Uganda, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 14 Jul 2024 · latest WHO report 5 Apr 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Uganda has reported 8,512 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 52 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 14 July 2024. That is the 5th highest total worldwide and the 2nd in Africa. The rate is 165.7 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Uganda
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Uganda: 8,512 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Uganda
By month of report to WHO
Uganda: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Uganda
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Mpox in Uganda: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Uganda?
Uganda has reported 8,512 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 5th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Uganda?
52 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Uganda, a case fatality rate of 0.61%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Uganda?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 5 April 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Uganda?
Yes. Uganda 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 Uganda?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Uganda was recorded on 14 July 2024.
How does Uganda compare with other countries?
Uganda has 165.7 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 2nd 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 Uganda for availability.