Global Monkeypox Cases Rise in the First Half of 2024

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Adi Ahdiat 16/08/2024 13:59 WIB

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According to WHO data, 5,199 confirmed monkeypox cases were reported globally during the first half of 2024, a 34% increase compared to the first half of the previous year.

Global Monkeypox Case Numbers per Month (January 2022-June 2024)

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Global Monkeypox Case Numbers per Month (January 2022-June 2024)

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According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, 5,199 confirmed monkeypox cases were reported globally during the January-June period, or the first half of 2024.

This represents a 34% increase compared to the first half of 2023, which recorded 3,867 cases, although it remains lower than in 2022. A detailed breakdown of the monthly case numbers can be seen in the graph.

One country experiencing a significant rise in monkeypox cases is the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Based on WHO data, in the first half of 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,754 new monkeypox cases, a 285% increase compared to the 455 cases reported in the first half of 2023.

The WHO also stated that over 100 monkeypox cases have been reported in neighboring countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo that had not previously reported such cases, namely Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.

"Experts believe the actual number of cases is higher, as most cases have not been tested," the WHO said in a press release on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

In response to this situation, the WHO has now declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

"The rapid spread of monkeypox in eastern Congo and the reporting of cases in several neighboring countries is deeply concerning," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a press release on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

"It is clear that a coordinated international response is needed to stop this outbreak and save lives," he added.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."