Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Zambia, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 22 Dec 2024 · latest WHO report 1 Feb 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Zambia has reported 398 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 3 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 22 December 2024. That is the 38th highest total worldwide and the 12th in Africa. The rate is 18.2 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: Zambia
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Zambia: 398 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Zambia
By month of report to WHO
Zambia: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Zambia
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Mpox in Zambia: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Zambia?
Zambia has reported 398 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 38th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Zambia?
3 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Zambia, a case fatality rate of 0.75%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Zambia?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 1 February 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Zambia?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Zambia 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 Zambia?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Zambia was recorded on 22 December 2024.
How does Zambia compare with other countries?
Zambia has 18.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 12th 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 Zambia for availability.