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Mpox in Brazil Spreads
Brazil reports rising mpox cases as new vaccine doses arrive.
In brief
Brazil reports rising mpox cases as new vaccine doses arrive. Brazil has 1,023 mpox cases and one death in 2026, with outbreaks in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Distrito Federal. Originally reported by Estadão.
Mpox Cases in Brazil
Brazil reports 1,023 mpox cases and one death in 2026.
Regional Outbreaks
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Distrito Federal report rising cases.
Case Numbers
São Paulo has 377 cases, Rio de Janeiro 386, Ceará 59, and Distrito Federal 39.
Virus Strain Change
New mpox strain 1b detected, replacing previous strain 2.
Vaccine Announcement
Ministry of Health acquires 25,000 mpox vaccine doses for delivery in three weeks.
Who Can Get Vaccinated
Laboratory workers, immunocompromised individuals, HIV patients, and those with high-risk exposure can receive the vaccine.
The essence
Brazil has 1,023 mpox cases and one death in 2026, with outbreaks in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Distrito Federal.
