Madagascar: Mpox Outbreak - Dec 2025
Highupdated 3 months agoAn mpox outbreak is currently active across Madagascar at a national scale, with affected areas extending approximately 300 kilometres.
- 25kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
An mpox outbreak is currently active across Madagascar at a national scale, with affected areas extending approximately 300 kilometres. The outbreak began at the end of December 2025 and remains ongoing.
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If you are on site, you should be aware that mpox transmission is occurring in your region. The virus spreads through close physical contact with infected individuals, contaminated materials, or animal contact. Travellers should minimise contact with people showing symptoms such as rash, fever, or swollen lymph nodes, and avoid handling animals or bushmeat.
Follow local health authority guidance and avoid crowded settings where transmission risk is higher. Practise regular handwashing and maintain good hygiene. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop symptoms. For specific health advice or suspected infection, contact local health services without delay. This alert is based on confirmed information from ReliefWeb.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
Issued by ReliefWeb (UN OCHA).
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Madagascar: Mpox Outbreak - Dec 2025
9 months ago
How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighJuly 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.
Affected areas
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