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Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as health authorities urge vigilance

Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026

Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as health authorities urge vigilance South Africa has recorded four new laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, with the Western Cape accounting for 18 of the 26 cases reported since January 2026.


News source: https://dailynews.co.za/news/2026-10-19-mpox-cases-in-south-africa-rise-to-26-as-health-authorities-urge-vigilance/

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