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Mpox: Portugal recorded community transmission and 66 recent infection cases
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Mpox: Portugal recorded community transmission and 66 recent infection cases

Now14 September 2026 at 20:46

Portugal recorded community transmission of mpox and 66 recent infection cases, according to information provided by the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

The latest available monthly update from the DGS is dated 31 May 2025, providing data on the disease situation in the country.

Since May 2022, three mpox outbreaks have been identified in Portugal, resulting in a cumulative total of 1,236 confirmed infection cases.

The DGS report also states that during this period, two deaths associated with the disease have been registered in the country.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal need to be informed about the active circulation of Mpox in the community, especially because the report indicates recent cases and community transmission, suggesting that the disease continues to pose a public health risk in the country. The information on the total number of cases and deaths since 2022 allows for assessing the evolution of the situation and the need for vigilance.

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