Togo has reported its first mpox outbreak, with cases linked to the fast-spreading clade 2 virus, also driving a surge across West Africa—especially in Sierra Leone, where overwhelmed healthcare systems are struggling to manage the rising caseload. The Africa CDC is monitoring regional spread and supporting efforts to understand evolving transmission patterns.
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Sierra Leone reported 658 new cases last week, accounting for 61% of Africa’s total, with hospitals exceeding capacity.
Clade 2 virus has been identified in Togo, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, with transmission concentrated among young adults in urban areas.