LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has confirmed 90 cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) since April 17, 2025 with one death reported, according to the Ministry of Health.
In an interview with The Maravi Post on Saturday, Ministry of Health spokesperson Adrian Chikumbe confirmed the figures, noting that the majority of cases were recorded in the capital, Lilongwe.
“Of the 90 confirmed cases, 72 were detected in Lilongwe, three in Blantyre, and one case each in several other districts.
“We also identified two cross-border cases involving individuals from Mozambique and Tanzania,” said Chikumbe.
“While health authorities have not yet disclosed the total number of recoveries, surveillance and response efforts have been intensified in all affected areas,”Chikumbe emphasized
The Ministry of Health continues to urge the public to practice good hygiene and to report any suspicious symptoms to the nearest health facility without delay.
Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that presents with symptoms similar to smallpox including fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
Though typically less severe than smallpox, Mpox can lead to serious complications particularly in vulnerable populations.
Health officials are working in close coordination with regional and international health bodies to monitor the situation and contain further spread of the virus.
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