Portugal recorded 66 new mpox cases over a six-week period, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released in mid-September 2026. This number places the country as the third most affected in Europe, behind only Spain and France.
The WHO report indicates that cases have been increasing significantly in the country, which has generated concern among health authorities. The situation places Portugal in an unfavorable position compared to other European countries regarding the spread of the disease.
Portuguese health authorities now face the challenge of containing the spread of the outbreak, at a time when the number of infections continues to rise. The WHO has been monitoring the situation in several European countries and will continue to monitor the evolution of mpox in the region.




