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Madagascar: Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #68 - 31 July 2026
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The report is numbered 68 and was issued on 31 July 2026.
A multi-country outbreak of mpox has been reported, affecting several nations. The countries involved include Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Details of the outbreak are available in an external situation report.
The report is numbered 68 and was issued on 31 July 2026. Further information on the outbreak can be found through ReliefWeb, which provides updates on the situation in the local area and beyond.
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Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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