The Ministry of Health has announced that a total of 314 Mpox cases have been confirmed across 22 counties since the outbreak began in July 2024.
Through a press release on Friday August 1, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, gave updates on the Mpox disease outbreak in the country as of August 1, 2025.
"The Ministry wishes to update the public of the Mpox disease outbreak situation in the Country. A total of three hundred and fourteen (314) Mpox cases have been confirmed since the outbreak began in July 2024," the notice reads.
According to the Ministry, four new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours: three in Mombasa County and one in Nairobi County.
Mombasa County has the highest number of confirmed cases, at 146. This is followed by Busia (63), Nakuru (21) and Kilifi (19).
Other counties with confirmed cases include Nairobi (17), Makueni (13), Taita Taveta (5), Uasin Gishu (5), Bungoma (4), Kajiado (3) and Kakamega (3).
According to the ministry, 33 cases are currently admitted in various facilities across the country, while 54 cases are undergoing home-based isolation and care.
A total of 222 cases have fully recovered, while five people have died from the disease, resulting in a case fatality rate of 1.6 percent.
The ministry revealed that they have stepped up surveillance activities and deployed multi-disciplinary Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) in collaboration with county governments and other partners.
It added that risk communication and community engagement activities are also being conducted in affected counties to raise public awareness and reduce stigma.
In the notice, the public has also been advised to adhere to several preventive measures, such as avoiding close contact with confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox and not sharing personal items. They should also practise safe sex and report any suspected symptoms early, seeking immediate medical attention.
It added that citizens should use personal protective equipment, such as gloves and face masks, when caring for sick individuals. Good personal hygiene is also advised, such as frequent hand washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
