Overview
- Government data updated Thursday report 140 confirmed mpox cases and 9 probable in 2026 with no deaths, alongside 539 suspected cases.
- São Paulo leads with 93 combined confirmed and probable cases, followed by Rio de Janeiro with 18 and Rondônia with 11, according to the Health Ministry dashboard.
- Minas Gerais’ state health department now confirms 13 cases this year after a new diagnosis in Contagem, and officials say all patients have recovered.
- The Ministry reports 93% of cases occur in men and 69% are in the 30–39 age group.
- Officials state surveillance is active and there is no indication for mass vaccination, with doses prioritized for people living with HIV under defined criteria, PrEP users and certain lab staff, while clinicians caution that vaccine availability is insufficient for broader needs.