DRC - Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak 2025

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Flood-Kinshasa: two confirmed cases of Mpox reported in disaster areas

May 6, 2025

Kinshasa, May 6 , 2025 (ACP).- Two confirmed cases of Mpox (monkey pox) have been reported in shelters for victims of the floods of April 5-6 in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ACP learned Monday from a press release from the Ministry of Public Health.

"Two confirmed cases of Mpox were reported in the disaster accommodation sites, including one at the Bandalungwa Municipal Stadium site and another at the Tata Raphaël Stadium . A suspected case of Mpox (Bandal site) and four suspected cases of measles among children affected by the disaster at the same site were recorded. A case of "HIV-TB" coinfection was also identified in a 48-year-old disaster victim ," it was read.

The source also noted the return of 145 victims to the community while specifying a low level of data on this flooding by the provincial health division (DPS) of Kinshasa.

She indicated that the cumulative number of cases in the 18th week (April 28 to May 3) in Kinshasa is 102 cases compared to 163 confirmed cases in the 17th week (April 21 to 26).

The press release stated that children aged 5 to 14 and young people aged 15 to 24 are the most affected by MPOX, with a male predominance.

Regarding vaccination, the source noted that the monitoring of preparations for the vaccination campaign against Mpox continues in the Haut-Uélé DPS (Kibali Gold) with the arrival last Friday of a batch of 200,000 doses of vaccines against Mpox.

Addressing the Anthrax disease (bacterial zoonosis), the Ministry of Health indicated that four goats died and one human case was also reported as well as 18 suspected cases in four health zones.

" 10 samples were taken, four were analyzed and one positive case was reported , " he said.

An increase in measles cases and a 13% reduction in capacity with the inactivity of four Mpox treatment centers in the province of South Kivu were reported by the same source.

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https://acp.cd/sante/inondation-kin...e-mpox-notifies-dans-les-sites-des-sinistres/

 

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Special Briefing on Mpox and other Health Emergencies || May 8, 2025​

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South Kivu: 350 cases of Mpox recorded in one week

Health News May 12, 2025 / 4:33 p.m.

At least 350 new cases of Mpox have been recorded in one week in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local health authorities.

Since the beginning of 2025, the province has recorded more than 9,488 cases , including 8,500 recoveries and 13 deaths . The most affected health zone remains Miti Murhesa , which alone has 1,200 cases .

Claude Bahizire, provincial coordinator of the National Health Promotion Communication Program (PNCPS) within the Provincial Health Division (DPS) of South Kivu, says that the situation is generally under control .

"It's been more than two weeks since we recorded any deaths. This shows that the epidemic is being managed as planned. Everything also depends on the population's willingness to get involved in the fight against MPOX," he explains.

The population is beginning to recognize the symptoms and quickly report suspected cases, thus facilitating treatment. As of March 2025, 1,207 out of 1,230 patients have been declared cured, while four deaths , all in children under five, have been recorded.

The Provincial Health Division calls on the population to remain vigilant and to be aware of the importance of prevention , despite the difficult security context the region is going through.

https://laprunelleverte.com/sud-kiv...end-de-lampleur-plus-de-2200-cas-enregistres/

 

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Ministry of Health DRC
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Epidemiological Update – Mpox in the DRC | SE 20

Nationally: 1 confirmed case of Mpox intercepted at Luano Airport (Haut-Katanga). A 34-year-old woman from Kinshasa was identified at the PoE.

Mpox report DRC (SE 1 → SE 20, 2025)

527 suspected cases investigated
182 confirmed cases this week
Cumulative since January: 21,452 confirmed cases out of 74,864 suspects Positivity rate: 37.91% / 52.66%

Top affected provinces: Sankuru: 22% of reported cases Kinshasa: 52% of confirmed cases

Current situation in Kinshasa – SE

21,114 cases in total (88 confirmed / 26 suspects) KINKOLE: 20 confirmed cases MASINA/CINQUANTENAIRE: 13 confirmed + 1 suspect VIJANA: 10 confirmed + 17 suspects KINOISE: 18 confirmed cases Ndolo Prison: 27 confirmed cases CAMP KOKOLO: 8 suspected cases

Children aged 0 to 14 remain the most affected, followed by young adults aged 25 to 34.

Deaths recorded: 9
Since January: more than 9,000 positive laboratory cases

1.5 million doses of the LC16m8 vaccine expected in Kinshasa on May 29, 2025 to intensify the response!​
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Mpox in the DRC: 30 patients in the Ndolo military prison in Kinshasa

Published on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:16 | Modified on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:16

The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) reported on Wednesday, May 28, the presence of 30 cases of monkeypox, also known as Mpox, at the Ndolo military prison in Kinshasa, with one death recorded. According to figures compiled by the INSP, the country recorded 182 new confirmed cases last week, bringing the total number of cases since January 1, 2024, to 21,452.
In a statement to the media, the INSP indicated that the Mpox epidemic is slightly declining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the capital, Kinshasa, remains particularly affected, with 88 new cases reported in one week, a large proportion of them in prisons.

Reinforced health controls

Dr. Adélard Lofungola of the INSP (National Institute of Public Health) assures that the situation is under control thanks to vaccination campaigns. However, he warns of the high risk of an epidemic outbreak when cases appear in closed environments, such as prisons.

In response to this situation, the National Institute of Public Health is intensifying its investigations to identify other suspected cases and organize a new vaccination campaign to immunize people in contact with the sick.

A campaign extended to penitentiary establishments

In November 2024, Congolese authorities extended their vaccination campaign to the capital's prisons to better contain the spread of the disease. This effort aims to reduce the risk of transmission in these settings, where close contact favors the virus's circulation.

With these measures, the INSP hopes to contain the spread of the epidemic and strengthen protection for the most exposed populations. Vigilance remains essential as the country continues to closely monitor the evolving health situation.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/05/...sein-de-la-prison-militaire-de-ndolo-kinshasa

 

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Ituri: 21 suspected cases of Mpox reported in Mambasa, four confirmed positive (Chief Medical Officer of the Mambasa health zone)

June 4, 2025

Mambasa, June 4, 2025 (ACP).- Of the twenty-one (21) suspected cases of Mpox, four (4) were confirmed positive in the Mambasa health zone located 165km from Bunia, capital of Ituri province, in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the ACP learned on Wednesday from a health source.

"There are 21 suspected cases of Mpox, of which four (4) have tested positive. Among the measures taken, we have strengthened awareness through various communication channels and community-based surveillance so that no case can escape us," said the chief medical officer of the Mambasa health zone, Dr. Yunga Abedi.

He estimated that the population having already faced other epidemics, notably Ebola and COVID-19, will be able to take barrier measures:

"We are advising the population on preventive measures, which are barrier measures common to many diseases that have already affected our health zone. I think the population is sufficiently informed because Ebola had just passed, and there is also COVID-19. This is exactly what we are advising the population to try to contain this disease. Among the preventive measures, there is first of all contact because the disease is transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Among direct contact, there is greeting with the hands but avoiding touching the linens of people presumed to be contaminated," he emphasized.

Dr Yunga Abedi indicated that his health entity is facing a shortage of personnel for better coverage, hence his appeal to parents to enroll their children en masse at the Institute of Medical Techniques (ITM).

"At the health zone level there is a problem of low availability of personnel, but we have an Institute of Medical Techniques (ITM) which can produce everything we need in terms of nurses, unfortunately given that the number of students is very low, even what we produce locally cannot cover all the needs of the health zone. This is why we encourage parents to enroll their children en masse at ITM/Mambasa for this year which is already on the horizon," concluded Mr. Abedi.

The Mambasa health zone is made up of several health areas including: Cite M'putu, Salama, Tobola, Banane, Binasse, Akokora.

ACP/UKB

https://acp.cd/sante/ituri-21-cas-s...ifs-medecin-chef-de-zone-de-sante-de-mambasa/

 

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Special Briefing on Mpox and other Health Emergencies || June 5, 2025

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Special Briefing on Mpox and other Health Emergencies || June 12, 2025

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Mpox alert in the Nioka health zone, in Ituri

Published on Thu, 06/19/2025 - 2:56 PM | Modified on Thu, 06/19/2025 - 2:56 PM

Medical authorities in Ituri province are sounding the alarm. Four confirmed cases of smallpox were recorded over the past week in the Nioka health zone, in Mahagi territory, about 180 km north of Bunia. Several other suspected cases have also been reported, according to local health sources.

The first two positive cases were identified in the Djukot chiefdom, while two others came from the neighboring Panduru chiefdom. Patients exhibiting symptoms characteristic of this disease are reportedly hiding in the community, complicating the response and facilitating the spread of the virus.

Authorities point to the intensity of traffic on national roads 4 and 27, which cross the area, as well as the reluctance of some patients to seek treatment. Regular contact between the local population and travelers from Bunia, Kisangani, Beni, and Butembo is also an aggravating factor.

To curb the spread, community leaders have been trained to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, raise awareness of preventive measures, and encourage the reporting of suspected cases. Humanitarian organizations, including Malteser, are supporting ongoing efforts by providing medicines and medical equipment.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/06/...riole-dans-la-zone-de-sante-de-nioka-en-ituri

 

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Fight against MPOX: DRC receives 100,000 doses of vaccine from France

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 08:02

The Congolese government, through the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Security, received during week SE24 a batch of 100,000 doses of MVA-BN vaccine against monkeypox from France.

This donation is part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between France and the DRC, and supports the efforts of the Congolese government in the fight against the monkeypox epidemic (MPOX) in the country.

In addition to the MVA-BN vaccine, the DRC also uses the Japanese LC16m8 vaccine, whose vaccination campaign was launched on June 14, 2025, in the Bumbu health zone of Kinshasa. This vaccination campaign is gradually being extended to other provinces, particularly those most affected.

The Ministry of Health specifies that this vaccination now targets children aged one year and over in order to counter the spread of this epidemic.

Furthermore, the ministry announced that the government is finalizing a national roadmap to enable a gradual and coordinated expansion of vaccination coverage across the country.

During the weekly meeting held this Monday, June 23, on the epidemiological situation of Mpox during week 24 of the year 2025, the Ministry of Health reported a decrease in cases of Mpox in the DRC, and that of the positivity rate of samples for several weeks.

Grace Guka

https://actualite.cd/2025/06/24/lutte-contre-la-mpox-la-rdc-recoit-100000-doses-de-vaccin-de-france

 

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Kasai: five cases of Mpox recorded at the central prison of Tshikapa (Provincial Minister of Health)

June 29, 2025

Tshikapa, June 29, 2025 (ACP).- Five (5) cases of Mpox (monkey pox) were recorded Saturday at the central prison of Tshikapa, capital of the Kasai province, in the center of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the provincial health division (DPS), the ACP learned Saturday from an official source.

" Tshikapa Central Prison has five cases of Mpox. We have been delegated by the provincial governor to support and inquire about the situation of the prisoners ," said Odette Kama, Kasai Provincial Minister of Health.

During the distribution of a batch of medication in this prison, she indicated that " we noticed on site that there are no beds for the sick. We will return shortly with a solution to alleviate this situation ."

The provincial Minister of Health also urged the head of the clinic at the Tshikapa central prison hospital to intensify the search for suspected cases to prevent the spread of this devastating disease.

To eradicate this extremely contagious disease in Kasai, the minister announced that suspected cases will be isolated and treated by health facilities.

She further recommended washing hands with soap or ash and invited the population of Kasai to go to the nearest health center for appropriate treatment in case of symptoms of this disease.

Mpox is a viral disease that has recently seen a sharp increase in the Kasai province of the DRC. The epidemiological situation is worrying, with 16 of Kasai's 18 health zones affected and more than 150 cases recorded.

Health authorities are calling for vigilance and compliance with essential barrier measures to limit its spread, including wearing a surgical mask, frequent hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, and avoiding physical contact with other people. In the event of interactions with other people, it is recommended to cover lesions, wear a well-fitting mask, and disinfect shared objects. ACP/CL

https://acp.cd/sante/kasai-cinq-cas...-de-tshikapa-ministre-provincial-de-la-sante/

 

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Kasaï-Oriental: six new suspected cases of Mpox identified in Kabeya Kamuanga

Published on Sun, 07/13/2025 - 6:28 PM | Modified on Sun, 07/13/2025 - 6:28 PM

The Kabeya Kamuanga health zone, considered the epicenter of the Mpox epidemic in Kasai-Oriental province, recorded six new suspected cases this week, according to Dr. Jean Pierre Sumba, a doctor in charge of monitoring the disease in the region.

Since January 2025, 36 suspected cases have been identified, including one confirmed death in the Kabeya Kamuanga area. The doctor specifies that since the beginning of intensive monitoring last year, 59 suspected cases have been identified:

37 negative cases
7 positive cases
15 cases awaiting results

Dr. Sumba warns of the active presence of the virus in the province and insists on preventive measures:

" The epidemic is here. If we already have seven positive cases, then it's a virus. It should also be noted that hygienic conditions favor the spread of this disease, because it spreads through direct contact ."

He recommends that the population avoid all contact with sick people, not handle suspect animals and reinforce hygiene practices, especially in risk areas.

As health authorities continue to analyze pending cases, the Kabeya Kamuanga area remains under high surveillance, with increased efforts to limit the spread of the virus in surrounding communities.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/07/...uveaux-cas-suspects-de-mpox-identifies-kabeya

 

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Strengthening the response to MPOX in the DRC through collaboration

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July 18, 2025

Kinshasa – Mpox continues to put pressure on the health system in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Between January 1 and May 31, 2025, the country recorded 12,208 suspected cases and 22 deaths, representing more than 50% of the cases reported this year in Africa.

In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) are supporting the country's efforts to strengthen clinical management, improve detection and prevention, and strengthen the skills and commitment of frontline responders.

GOARN, a WHO-coordinated network that helps countries respond to health emergencies by deploying personnel and resources, mobilized seven specialists to support the mpox ​response in the DRC. Working both in the field and remotely from Nairobi, the team provided expertise in treatment, data analysis, epidemiology, and disease surveillance.

Among them was Dr. André Basilua Muzembo, a case management specialist at the University of Hyogo in Japan. For nearly two months, he collaborated with national health professionals and WHO teams responsible for logistics, infection prevention, vaccination, and the mpox response to ensure effective coordination.

At the Clinique Kinoise, the main referral center for severe cases of mpox in Kinshasa, he provided support to address critical challenges. The facility, with 42 beds and an average of 20 patients, had only about five of its 95 professionals trained in mpox management. Chronic shortages of gloves, medications, and essential equipment, combined with limited access to laboratory tests and difficult working conditions, contributed to a mortality rate approaching 10%.

During approximately 30 visits to five treatment centers in Kinshasa, primarily the Clinique Kinoise, Dr. Muzembo trained staff in compassionate care, worked with colleagues to improve hygiene practices, and helped coordinate deliveries of medications and medical supplies. He also collaborated closely with the centers in Kokolo, Vijana, Masina Cinquantenaire, and Kinkole to facilitate patient transfers and ensure continuity of care.

The response team paid particular attention to high-risk groups, including children, pregnant women, and people living with HIV. Some pregnant patients arrived with fetal deaths, partly due to difficulties accessing essential diagnostic tools such as ultrasound. In partnership with the National Multisectoral AIDS Control Program (PNMLS) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), at least five HIV-coinfected patients were able to receive appropriate care in specialized facilities.

When two cases of MPOX were detected in an orphanage in Kinshasa, emergency vaccination protected 30 at-risk individuals. Alerts about infected prisoners at Kokolo Hospital, followed by more than 30 cases reported at Ndolo Prison, highlighted the need for sustained outreach in high-risk settings.

As part of efforts to strengthen the health system beyond the immediate response, 59 frontline workers, including 27 doctors and 32 nurses from the Kinoise Clinic, were trained in clinical management of mpox.

Severe flooding then hampered the outbreak response, requiring more coordinated, multisectoral efforts. Response teams had to address multiple emergencies simultaneously—copoeia and cholera—while supporting displaced populations. At four evacuation sites, including Tata Raphaël Stadium and Bandalungwa, WHO and partners distributed essential supplies such as medicines, cholera kits, and hygiene items.

“Despite extremely difficult working conditions, I saw how important it was to work to save lives with determination, compassion, and teamwork. Resilience is not just about managing adversity, but about experiencing it with those affected, listening to those on the verge of despair, and doing what we can with whatever means we have,” says Dr. Muzembo.

These deployments were made possible with support from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community, the University of Hyogo, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

“This mission illustrates the critical importance of partnership and collaboration in health emergencies,” said Jerry-Jonas Mbasha, GOARN focal point at the WHO Regional Office for Africa and lead for operational partnerships. “GOARN is a critical pillar of the Global Health Emergency Corps, ensuring a coordinated health emergency workforce that is both rooted in countries and connected regionally and globally.”

GOARN provides targeted expertise to fill critical gaps on the ground. “Through practical support and capacity building, we help countries manage emergencies themselves. While the challenges in the DRC remain significant, our ongoing mission is to work together to contain the epidemic and sustainably strengthen the health system,” he adds.

As the DRC continues its response to mpox, the joint efforts of national and international partners underscore the importance of collaboration, capacity building, and long-term support. “This mission has not only enabled us to respond to the epidemic, but also to sustainably strengthen the local health system,” said Dr. Boureima Hama Sambo, WHO Representative in the DRC.


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Ituri: 38 confirmed cases of Mpox in Nia-Nia including one death recorded

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July 25, 2025

The Mpox epidemic (formerly monkeypox) is gaining ground in the Nia-Nia health zone, in the north of Mambasa territory, in Ituri province. According to an official statement issued this Thursday, July 24, 2025, by the territory's administrator, 38 cases have already been confirmed, including one death.

The most affected health areas are Bafwambaya, Juhudi, Bafwabango, Bafwakengele, and Badengaido, where the movement of people and goods between mining quarries is particularly intense. This context of high mobility, according to the authorities, favors the rapid spread of this contagious viral disease.

Alarming symptoms and mode of transmission

Mpox primarily manifests as a high fever accompanied by a rash. The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans, but also between humans, through direct contact with lesions, secretions, or contaminated objects (clothing, sheets, etc.). Sexual transmission is also considered a possible mode of transmission.

Call for vigilance and prevention

Faced with this situation, the territorial administrator, Jean-Baptiste Matadi Muyapandi, invites the population to report anyone showing symptoms to health facilities for rapid treatment.

It also recommends:

Strict compliance with hygiene rules (regular hand washing with soap and water or with hydroalcoholic gel);
Isolation of suspected patients;
And the acceptance of Dignified and Secure Burials (EDS) in the event of death linked to Mpox.
Finally, he calls for the mobilization of political-administrative, police, military, customary and civil society authorities to support awareness-raising efforts in the four health zones concerned.

"By respecting preventive measures, we can break the chain of transmission ," he insisted.

If nothing is done, MPOX could spread far beyond the mining areas, threatening the entire region. Everyone's vigilance becomes a matter of survival.

Rahim Julius Caesar

https://mambasanews.com/ituri-38-cas-confirmes-de-mpox-a-nia-nia-dont-un-deces-enregistre/
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Ituri: A new suspected case of Mpox recorded in the Niania health zone

In Ituri province, a suspected case of Mpox disease was recorded on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the Bafwabaya health area, located in the Bombo chiefdom, in the Niania health zone, in Mambasa territory in the south of Ituri province.

Dr. Joseph Pemanakue, chief physician of the Niania health zone, who confirmed this information, indicated that the patient was a 45-year-old woman. " We were alerted and contacted the facility that was caring for this patient. And we took her to the Niania general referral hospital ," he said. He also emphasized that the sample will be sent to Bunia, then to Kinshasa.

The town of Bafwabaya, in the Niania health zone, is currently facing a health emergency. A new, unknown epidemic is also causing deaths in this part of Ituri province.

Faced with this health emergency, health authorities are called upon to take the necessary preventive measures in order to put an end to this situation.

Heir TIMOLO

https://www.forumdesas.cd/ituri-un-...ox-enregistre-dans-la-zone-de-sante-de-niania
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DRC - Ituri: Two deaths out of thirty cases of an unknown disease in Bafwabango in one week

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South Kivu: more than 14,400 cases of Mpox including 15 deaths recorded in 7 months (DPS)

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 12:32

A total of 14,487 cases of monkeypox or Mpox have been reported in South Kivu province in 7 months, since January 2025. Among these cases, 15 deaths have been recorded throughout the province.

According to Justin Bengehya, head of the office in charge of epidemiological surveillance and health information at the Provincial Health Division (DPS) in South Kivu, 32 health zones are affected out of the 34 in the province.

The health zones not yet affected are those of Itombwe and Lemera in the highlands. Justin Bengehya specifies that the MPOX treatment centers continue to operate and treat patients free of charge.

He urged the people of South Kivu to follow hygiene measures to protect themselves against this epidemic. This province is also facing several epidemics, including cholera, measles and MPOX.

Déogratias Cubaka, in Bukavu

https://7sur7.cd/index.php/2025/08/...-mpox-dont-15-deces-enregistres-en-7-mois-dps

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