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Possible summer "outbreak" of mpox. DGS warned there was a "growing trend" of casesPhoto by ernestoeslava on Pexels
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Possible summer "outbreak" of mpox. DGS warned there was a "growing trend" of cases

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 13:00

Portugal may be experiencing a localized outbreak of mpox, according to two officials responsible for tracking this infection in Portugal. The situation is drawing attention from health authorities given the increase in cases recorded in the country.

A World Health Organization report identified 66 recent cases of mpox, which contributed to the alert about the situation in Portugal. However, the officials responsible for tracking emphasize that it is common for infections to increase during and after the summer period.

Earlier in the year, the Directorate-General for Health had already warned RTP Antena 1 about the existence of a "growing trend" of the disease in Portugal. This earlier statement demonstrates that health authorities were attentive to the evolution of the situation even before the possible summer outbreak.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal face a potentially increased risk of mpox infection, a disease that can cause skin lesions and flu-like symptoms. The article follows earlier warnings from the DGS about the growing trend of the disease and mentions that the number of cases may be higher than officially reported, given that many mild cases may not be diagnosed.

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