South Africa Confirms Four New Mpox Cases as Western Cape Remains Hardest Hit

South Africa confirms four new mpox cases as Western Cape remains hardest hit

South Africa has recorded four additional mpox infections, bringing the national total to 26 since the beginning of 2026, with the Western Cape accounting for the overwhelming majority of confirmed cases, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Department of Health has urged the public to remain alert to symptoms and seek medical attention early, as health authorities continue efforts to identify infections... Read more →

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The Department says 25 of the 26 cases are male, with ages ranging from 23 to 50 years

Four new Mpox cases confirmed

Four new Mpox cases confirmed Siya Tsewu Sun, 10/18/2026 - 12:20 JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department has confirmed four new Mpox cases. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases nationwide to 26. Cases have been reported in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Two cases involve foreign nationals, while the rest are linked to local transmission. Authorities are advising members of the pu…

Mpox Outbreak: 4 New Cases Confirmed, 26 Cases Reported Since January

Johannesburg  – The Department of Health has announced that four more Mpox cases have been laboratory-confirmed in South Africa. Notifying the public about the new Mpox cases, the department on Sunday, 18 October 2026, stated that the cumulative national total rose from 22 to 26 cases reported this year. “These 26 laboratory-confirmed cases are distributed […]