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Disease outbreak alerts for Cameroon
1 outbreak reported for Cameroon
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-07-26.
Mpox
Reported 06 August 2025Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
As of 31 July 2025, the World Health Organization has confirmed a total of three fatal mpox cases in Cameroon for 2025. Mpox clades Ia and II (a and/or b) have been reported.
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Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or lesions, and contact with wild animals; wash hands often.
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