Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Zimbabwe, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 13 Oct 2024 · latest WHO report 29 Dec 2024 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Zimbabwe has reported 2 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 13 October 2024. That is the 129th highest total worldwide and the 34th in Africa. The rate is 0.1 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: Zimbabwe
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Zimbabwe: 2 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Zimbabwe
By month of report to WHO
Zimbabwe: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Zimbabwe
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Mpox in Zimbabwe: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has reported 2 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 129th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Zimbabwe?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Zimbabwe in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Zimbabwe?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 29 December 2024.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Zimbabwe?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Zimbabwe was recorded on 13 October 2024.
How does Zimbabwe compare with other countries?
Zimbabwe has 0.1 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 34th 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 Zimbabwe for availability.