Situation Report: Mpox Multi-Country Outbreak - Region of the Americas - 17 December 2024
Between 2022 and 30 November 2024, a total of 116,366 confirmed cases of Mpox have been reported globally. The Region of the Americas (57.3%) contributes the largest proportion of cases, followed by the European (24.4%) and African Regions (12.5%). In the Region of the Americas, as of 30 November 2024, 66,806 confirmed cases of Mpox were reported. The highest proportion of cases was recorded in 2022 (57,622 cases, 86.3%), with a downward trend in 2023 (4,042 cases, 6.1%) and 2024 (5,142 cases, 7.7%). As of 30 November 2024, the North American subregion reports the highest burden of Mpox cases, followed by the South American subregion. Access this report for more details. |