Brazil Mpox Cases Climb to 88 After Sharp Late-February Increase

Overview

• Brazil has 88 confirmed mpox cases in 2026, with two under investigation and no deaths to date, according to the Ministry of Health.
• Confirmed infections rose from 48 on Feb. 20 to 88 on Feb. 25, an increase of roughly 83%.
• São Paulo accounts for 62 cases followed by Rio de Janeiro with 15, with additional confirmations in Rondônia, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, the Federal District and Paraná.
• Rondônia’s health department reports eight cases in Porto Velho, including a child, and Paraná confirmed its first case of the year as state officials urge prompt care for new skin eruptions.
• Authorities report mostly mild or moderate illness; they recommend testing, isolation and hygiene, with SUS vaccination available to defined higher‑risk groups.