Cameroon - Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak 2026

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Cameroon: 114 suspected cases of Mpox since 2025

French.china.org.cn　| Updated on 14-01-2026

Cameroon has recorded 114 suspected cases of Mpox, including 10 confirmed cases, since January 1, 2025, with no reported deaths, announced Manaouda Malachie, Cameroon's Minister of Public Health, on Tuesday.

Five cases of Mpox were confirmed in Cameroon between November 14, 2025 and January 7, 2026, according to a statement from the Cameroonian minister.

Four of the cases were reported in the Littoral region, while one case was notified in the Southwest region, according to the statement.

Health authorities have indicated that the resurgence of cases in the Littoral region, in urban and semi-urban areas, combined with the continuous notification of new suspected cases in other regions, increases the risk of the epidemic spreading nationwide.

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic disease transmitted primarily from animals to humans by rodents, with the possibility of human-to-human transmission. It typically manifests as skin rashes accompanied by fever.

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Alert: 10 cases of Mpox confirmed in Cameroon

The surge in cases observed in the Littoral and Central regions, and the presence of cases in some other areas…

Published by Arnaud Nicolas MAWEL January 14, 2026


The surge in cases observed in the Littoral and Central regions and the presence of cases in some other regions prompted the Minister of Public Health to activate the monitoring and care system.

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, has been affecting populations in Cameroon since the end of 2025. Between November 14, 2025, and January 7, 2026, health authorities reported five confirmed cases nationwide, four in the Littoral region and one in the Southwest region. In the Littoral region, the disease affected the health districts of Abo (1 case), Cité des Palmiers (1 case), and Deido (2 cases). Only one health district was affected in the Southwest region: Akwaya, which recorded one case.

Furthermore, according to the Minister of Public Health, since January 1 , 2026, the country has recorded 114 suspected cases, including 10 confirmed cases. No deaths have been recorded. The Central region has four cases in the Ayos health district, the Southwest region one case in the Akwaya health district, the South region one case in the Kribi health district, and the Littoral region one case in the Abo, Deido, and Cité des Palmiers health districts.

Faced with this surge in cases, the Minister of Public Health is organizing the response in the Littoral region as well as in other regions. To contain the disease and break the chain of transmission, the Minister has instructed the implementation of appropriate control measures in the Littoral region. Malachie Manaouda has ordered the establishment of an incident management system, the strengthening of epidemiological surveillance, public awareness campaigns, and the effective management of cases in healthcare facilities. He has placed the other regions under a maximum alert system.

Mpox, a disease transmitted from animals to humans with the possibility of human-to-human transmission, manifests as skin rashes accompanied by fever. The disease has been prevalent on the African continent in recent years, causing numerous cases, including deaths. On August 13, 2024, it was declared a "continental public health emergency" due to its spread across Africa. Given the health risks posed by the surge in cases, vigilance remains crucial for both the general public and healthcare professionals.

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27/01/26

Cameroon: Mystery surrounds the reported cases of Mpox in the city of Douala

By: Adeline Tchouakak
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[DOUALA, SciDev.Net] According to a press release signed by Manaouda Malachie, the Minister of Public Health of Cameroon , dated January 13, 2026, five cases of Mpox were identified in the country between November 14, 2025 and January 7, 2026.

This document specifies that four of the cases were reported in the Littoral region, specifically in the health districts of Abo (1 case), Cité des Palmiers (1) and Deido (2). The last one is located in the Akwaya health district, Southwest region.

According to the same source, these new cases bring to 114 the number of suspected cases reported in Cameroon since January 1, 2025, with ten confirmed cases and no deaths.

To address this situation, the Minister of Public Health recommends in his press release the implementation of numerous measures, including strengthening epidemiological surveillance, providing free care for confirmed cases, and maintaining distance from sick individuals…

SciDev.Net went into the field on January 14th to observe firsthand the implementation of these measures in some of the hospitals concerned. At the district hospital in the city of Palmiers, located in Douala, the atmosphere is that of an ordinary day. Patients and visitors come and go as usual.

When questioned about the cases of Mpox in the hospital, a nurse confided, "I don't know anything about it; you'll have to ask at reception." At reception, the reporter was redirected to Efuetnkeng Bechem, the hospital director.

"The hospital has no information to give you. Go to the district level," he replied, closing the door of his office.

When contacted, Dr. Ndjomo Mba, head of the Cité des Palmiers health district, said he was aware of the minister's communication but added that he was the least qualified person to talk about it.

Referring to his collaborator Thérèse Edwige Ndap who, he says, is the focal point for the disease in the health district.

When contacted by phone, she listened to our concerns. These concerned what was known about the patient's mode of transmission, his care, the tracing of people who had recently been in contact with him, and the measures taken within the district and the hospital to prevent the spread of the disease…

"For your concerns, please contact my district chief or the delegate of the Ministry of Public Health for the Littoral region," she later said in response.

"It's a sensitive subject."

In the Deido health district, also located in Douala, which is supposed to receive two patients, the same scenario is playing out. A doctor at the district hospital even stated that "it's a sensitive subject; we are not authorized to discuss it."

When contacted, Saurel Ngo'o Mebe, the delegate of the Ministry of Public Health for the Littoral region of which Douala is the capital, did not respond to our request.

As for epidemiologist Leonard Ewane, regional coordinator of the expanded immunization program for the Littoral, he declared himself incompetent to answer questions related to Mpox in Douala.

He referred us to one of his associates, a certain Dr. Moussi, who neither answered our calls nor responded to our messages sent via the WhatsApp application.

Finally, we turned to the toll-free number listed at the bottom of the minister's press release and to the communications unit of the Ministry of Public Health in Yaoundé. Both of these contacts did indeed take our questions, but did not follow up, despite our repeated requests…

The ministry's communications services merely disseminated information on social media on January 27th stating that the Directorate for the Fight Against Disease, Epidemics and Pandemics in Cameroon activated its Incident Management System (IMS) on January 23rd.

An approach which, according to them, makes it possible to provide a coordinated, adequate and rapid response to this public health emergency.

Besides the mystery surrounding these reported cases of Mpox in these two health districts of Douala, SciDev.Net found no crisis management measures in place in any of the hospitals visited for treating patients suffering from such a dangerous and contagious disease…

A disease whose increasing number of cases in Africa, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the main focus , had led the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern on August 14, 2024; a measure finally lifted a little over a year later, on September 5, 2025.

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Mpox: Cameroon activates the SGI to strengthen the health response

In response to the new outbreak of Mpox in the country, the Ministry of Public Health, through its Directorate for Disease Control, Epidemics and Pandemics, activated the Incident Management System (IMS) on Friday, January 23, 2026. The meeting, held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Coordination Center, was combined with the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) coordination meeting.

The activation of the Integrated Management System (IMS) comes in a context marked by an epidemiological situation under surveillance, with 78 cases detected across the country, including 8 confirmed cases. The regions currently affected are the Centre, the Littoral, and the Southwest, calling for increased vigilance and strengthened coordination of interventions.

The meeting, combined with the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) coordination meeting, made it possible to take stock of the evolution of the disease, to harmonize response strategies and to strengthen collaboration between the various actors involved.

Through the activation of the SGI, health authorities intend to optimize epidemiological surveillance, case management, risk communication and rapid resource mobilization, in order to limit the spread of Mpox and therefore protect populations.

This initiative reflects the government's commitment to strengthening national health security and responding effectively to epidemic threats, in accordance with Cameroon's public health commitments.

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Response to Mpox in Cameroon

Vigilance remains essential.

A press conference to inform and reassure

Malachie Manaouda, Minister of Public Health, held a press conference at Laquintinie Hospital in Douala on February 19, 2026, to provide an update on the epidemiological situation of Mpox in Cameroon.

Through this official statement, the government official sought to provide transparent information while calling for collective responsibility and calm. One of the main objectives was to counter misinformation and provide the public with reliable data.

Epidemiological situation: precise and reassuring figures

Since November 14, 2025, Cameroon has been facing a new outbreak of Mpox. As of February 16, 2026, 116 suspected cases had been recorded and investigated, including 22 confirmed cases.

To date, only one case remains active in the Littoral region, specifically in the Bangué health district. No deaths have been reported, a point the Minister emphasized to avoid any confusion or excessive dramatization.

Four out of ten regions have reported at least one positive case: the Centre, the Littoral, the East, and the Southwest. Detailed data reporting, including location information, aims to maintain a climate of trust and prevent panic.

Mpox: a known disease, under scientific surveillance

The Minister reiterated that Mpox is neither a new nor a mysterious disease. Endemic since the 1970s, it is caused by a virus, two main strains of which have historically circulated in the country.

However, new sub-variants have been identified globally, with more pronounced human-to-human transmission, particularly through close contact. Genomic sequencing carried out in Cameroon has confirmed the presence of these sub-variants, without revealing, at this stage, alarming virulence.

A coordinated, multi-sectoral response

Faced with this situation, the Government has activated a series of response measures, including:
• Strengthening epidemiological surveillance;
• Improving laboratory capabilities;
• The management of confirmed cases;
• Rigorous contact tracing;
• The process of acquiring vaccines for at-risk populations.

This strategy is based on a multi-sectoral approach involving several administrations and technical partners.

Vigilance must be maintained in the face of other epidemic diseases.

Beyond Mpox, the health system remains on alert regarding other diseases with epidemic potential such as yellow fever, measles and poliomyelitis.

Health authorities presented recent statistics and reiterated ongoing or planned vaccination campaigns, stressing the need for continued vigilance.

Individual responsibility and national solidarity

The Minister of Public Health urged Cameroonians to adopt simple preventative measures:
• Regular hand washing;
• Avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals;
• Properly cooking food;
• Consult a health facility promptly if in doubt;
• Refusal to stigmatize infected individuals.

A freephone number, 1510, remains available for any further information.

A message without dramatization, but with method

The government's message is clear: without giving in to panic, but with rigor, method, and solidarity, controlling the situation depends on everyone's commitment. Official communication aims to be transparent, informative, and motivating, in order to maintain trust between health authorities and the public.

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In response to MPOX, Cameroon intensifies its campaign with targeted vaccination in Douala

April 22, 2026

Douala, April 11, 2026 – At Laquintinie Hospital, the excitement is palpable. Health professionals, institutional leaders and community members are gathered for a key moment in the health response: the official launch of the mox vaccination campaign in the city of Douala, the epicenter of the epidemic in Cameroon.

This initiative, led by the Government of Cameroon with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and technical and financial partners, marks a decisive step in the fight against this viral disease.

Moxibustion is a viral infectious disease that typically manifests as a skin rash or mucous membrane lesions lasting two to four weeks, accompanied by fever, headache, muscle and back pain, severe fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. It is transmitted from animals to humans, but also from person to person, primarily through close contact, particularly skin-to-skin contact or contact with lesions.

As of April 2, 2026, Cameroon had recorded 207 suspected cases, including 37 confirmed cases since November 14, 2025.

The affected regions are:

• Center: 4 cases
• Coastline: 24 active cases
• East: 1 case
• Southwest: 6 cases
• Northwest: 2 cases

In total, 59 health districts are affected across the country. The Littoral region alone accounts for 9 affected health districts, confirming its status as the epicenter of the epidemic.

To address this situation, Cameroon has received 10,000 doses of vaccines against measles with the support of Africa CDC.

Due to the limited availability of doses, the vaccination campaign launched in Douala is being rolled out in a gradual and targeted manner.

Priority groups include healthcare workers in contact with cases, close contacts, and teams involved in the management and monitoring of mox cases. This approach aims to break the chains of transmission and prioritize the protection of those most at risk.

Speaking on behalf of the WHO Representative in Cameroon, Dr. Baonga Simon reaffirmed the Organization's commitment to supporting the Cameroonian Government around four major areas:

“ Continued technical and scientific support; capacity building for health workers; promotion of risk communication and community engagement; and monitoring and evaluation of vaccination outcomes. Together, we have the responsibility and the capacity to build a robust and sustainable response to mexoplasmosis and, beyond, to all emerging health threats. ”

The Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie , praised the progress made thanks to the synergy between the Government, health personnel and partners, while calling for increased vigilance:

" MPOX is not a shameful disease. Hiding it or delaying treatment puts not only the person affected at risk, but also their family and the community. Fighting MPOX is a collective responsibility. "

He also stressed the importance of community awareness, adherence to hygiene measures, and early consultation as soon as the first symptoms appear.
Ms. Juliette Haenni , Deputy Representative of UNICEF, stressed the importance of strengthening risk communication, combating disinformation and stigmatization, and maintaining essential services for children and families, key elements of an effective and inclusive response.

On the ground, communities play a central role. Béatrice, president of the health committee for the Akwa 2 health area, testifies:

“ We conducted door-to-door awareness campaigns, particularly in Bonabéri and Bonadibong. To date, between 150 and 360 households have been covered. Several of those who received the awareness campaign are here today for vaccination. ”

Among those present were Suzanne and Henri Paul, former patients cured of PMO: “At first, we didn’t understand what was happening to us. We were afraid, especially of how others would look at us. But the health workers reassured us and took care of us.”

Through this targeted vaccination campaign, Cameroon reaffirms its determination to protect populations, curb the transmission of measles and strengthen the resilience of its health system, with the constant support of its partners.

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​Mpox in Bafang: health alert and immediate reinforcement of surveillance in the Western region

In a message dated April 24, 2026, the Regional Delegate for Public Health for the West calls on all…

Published by Dimitri Mebenga date: April 28, 2026

In a message dated April 24, 2026, the Regional Delegate of Public Health for the West calls on all heads of health districts to be more vigilant after the confirmation of a case of Mpox in the district of Bafang.

The Western region is on alert. A case of Mpox (Monkeypox) has been confirmed by the Pasteur Center in the Bafang health district, prompting an immediate mobilization of health authorities. In an official letter dated April 24, 2026, the Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Public Health urged health officials to intensify epidemiological surveillance throughout the affected area without delay.

Faced with the risk of spread, district chiefs are urged to strengthen active case finding, both in health facilities and at the community level. Prompt notification of any suspected case of fever rash is now an operational priority.

The message also emphasizes the need to strictly implement infection prevention and control measures in healthcare facilities. At the same time, increased public awareness is recommended to better inform people about the symptoms of the disease, its modes of transmission, and preventive measures.

Health authorities remind the public that technical tools and reference documents related to Mpox are available through dedicated surveillance channels. The Western Region's Epidemiological Control Program team remains committed to supporting districts in implementing these guidelines.

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HEALTH - HEALTH ALERT IN THE WEST: CONFIRMATION OF A CASE OF MPOX IN THE BAFANG HEALTH DISTRICT AND ALERT FOR THE WEST REGION. The alert is now official and unequivocal: Mpox has reached a new stage in its spread across Cameroon. An official document from the Regional Delegation of Public Health for the West, dated April 24, 2026, confirms the appearance of the disease in an area previously unaffected. The tone is solemn. Through the voice of the Regional Delegate, Dr. Tchatchoua Kamleu Patrick, the health authorities broke their silence to announce a worrying reality: "A case of MPOX (Monkeypox) has been confirmed by the Pasteur Center in the Bafang health district." This confirmation by the reference laboratory transforms the hypothesis into a concrete threat. The city of Bafang, a major commercial and human hub in the Western Region, became the starting point for a race against time to avert an epidemic outbreak. Faced with this threat, the administration did not simply inform the public; it ordered a structured response. The objective was clear: "to immediately strengthen epidemiological surveillance activities." The message was addressed directly to the heads of the health districts, who were on the front lines. The document detailed a rigorous roadmap for containing the virus, notably calling for "intensifying the active search for suspected cases in health facilities and at the community level." The strategy relied on absolute responsiveness. Any suspicion of an outbreak must be "immediately reported." Simultaneously, emphasis was placed on the "strict implementation of infection prevention and control measures" within hospitals themselves, to prevent these healthcare facilities from becoming accidental hotspots for transmission. Beyond the medical response, the stakes were also social. The Mpox virus often thrives on ignorance or delayed diagnosis. This is why the Regional Delegate is urging his teams to "strengthen public awareness of the signs, modes of transmission, and prevention measures of Mpox." The alert from Bafang is not just an administrative report; it's a cry for vigilance. By emphasizing the "risk of this disease spreading," the authorities remind everyone that the region's health security now depends on the vigilance of every citizen. "Alert and strengthened surveillance" are the key words of this memo. The CERPLE/West initiative is now mobilized to support the districts. Surveillance is no longer optional; it is a vital necessity to protect the region's population.​

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Mpox: The epidemic is gaining ground in the South, where 11 cases are now confirmed.

The Mpox epidemic (formerly monkeypox) is accelerating in the southern region, where health authorities are facing a rapid increase in infections. While only three cases had been confirmed a few days earlier, their number has jumped to 11 in just two days, reports the state-owned daily newspaper Cameroon Tribune .

To assess the evolving situation and strengthen the response, the Minister of Public Health, Malachie Manaouda, visited Kribi, the epicenter of the epidemic in the region, on July 31, 2026. It was in this city, specifically at the Afan Mabé District Medical Center (CMA), that the first case was detected on July 1, 2026 , according to reports.

According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Public Health, the South region had recorded 21 suspected cases, 11 confirmed cases, and nine active cases as of that date, distributed between Kribi, Niété, and Ebolowa. Suspected cases have also been reported in several other localities, including Ambam, Lolodorf, Meyomessala, and Sangmélima.

In total, more than 240 people considered suspected cases are currently under observation in various health districts across the region to limit the spread of the virus and ensure rapid treatment for those potentially infected, according to public media. Despite this progression of the epidemic, Minister Malachie Manaouda sought to reassure the public, stating that no deaths related to Mpox have been recorded in the South region to date.

High level of vigilance

In response to this surge in cases, health authorities have indicated they have strengthened their response measures. One hundred and fifty doses of vaccine have been delivered to Kribi, where the first vaccination campaigns have already begun. This strategy primarily targets individuals who have been in contact with confirmed cases, as well as healthcare workers most at risk.

At the same time, the ministry is intensifying awareness campaigns to remind people of the preventative measures designed to limit the transmission of the virus. The public is urged to avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms suggestive of the disease, to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, and to consult a health center promptly if any suspicious symptoms appear.

This outbreak in the South comes as Cameroon continues its surveillance of Mpox since the first cases were detected in November 2025. As of April 2, 2026, the country had recorded 207 suspected cases, including 37 confirmed cases. The most affected regions at that time were the Littoral, with 24 active cases, followed by the Southwest (6 cases), the Centre (4 cases), the Northwest (2 cases), and the East (1 case), according to official data. At the end of April, a first confirmed case was also recorded in the West region, marking the geographic spread of the epidemic.

The emergence of a new cluster in the South confirms that the virus continues to circulate within the country, forcing health authorities to maintain a high level of vigilance. Early detection of cases, contact tracing, targeted vaccination, and adherence to hygiene measures remain the cornerstones of the national strategy to combat this viral disease.

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Published on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM


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