Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for United Arab Emirates, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 24 May 2022 · latest WHO report 27 Apr 2025 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, United Arab Emirates has reported 34 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 24 May 2022. That is the 83rd highest total worldwide and the 14th in Asia. The rate is 3.0 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: United Arab Emirates
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
United Arab Emirates: 34 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: United Arab Emirates
By month of report to WHO
United Arab Emirates: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: United Arab Emirates
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Mpox in United Arab Emirates: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has reported 34 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 83rd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in United Arab Emirates?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in United Arab Emirates, a case fatality rate of 2.94%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in United Arab Emirates?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 27 April 2025.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in United Arab Emirates?
Clade Ib has not been reported for United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for United Arab Emirates was recorded on 24 May 2022.
How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries?
United Arab Emirates has 3.0 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 14th in Asia 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 United Arab Emirates for availability.