# Mpox in Brazil Spreads

> Brazil reports rising mpox cases as new vaccine doses arrive.
- Title: Mpox in Brazil Spreads · Estadão | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mpox, sao paulo, rio de janeiro, ceara, distrito federal, ministry of health, vaccine doses, health crisis, brazil, Estadão
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/mpox-brasil-virus-crise-africa-avanca-sp-outros-estados-npr
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- Topics: mpox, sao paulo, rio de janeiro, ceara, distrito federal, ministry of health, vaccine doses, health crisis, brazil, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil has 1,023 mpox cases and one death in 2026, with outbreaks in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Distrito Federal.