Mpox: 3 districts in epidemic in the South region, 11 confirmed cases

Cameroon's South region is officially experiencing a Mpox epidemic, as announced by the Governor, Félix Nguele Nguele, on August 4, 2026. The outbreak began on July 1, with the health districts of Kribi, Niété, and Ebolowa being the most impacted.

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by contact, from the animal (Monkeys, Rodents…) to Man, and from Man to Man.

As of the announcement, 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox have been identified. Additionally, 79 direct contacts and 242 indirect contacts are under surveillance. The Governor reminded the public that Mpox transmits through contact, from animals like monkeys and rodents to humans, and from person to person.

Symptoms of Mpox include skin rashes or lesions, fever, chills, intense headaches, muscle and back pain, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. The announcement comes just days before the final phase of the University Games, scheduled from August 5 to 9 in the South region.

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the availability of health teams

To prevent further spread, authorities are urging the public to adhere to barrier measures, such as systematic hand washing, avoiding direct contact with symptomatic individuals, refraining from handling wild animal carcasses, and thoroughly cooking food, especially bushmeat. The Governor assured the public that health teams are available and clinical management for Mpox is free at all treatment centers, urging calm but also vigilance due to the expected influx of visitors for the games.

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the clinical management of Mpox is free in all treatment centers