The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reported continued progress in managing the Mpox outbreak, confirming that Namibia has recorded no new cases in the past 24 days. The latest national update was issued on 13 November 2025.
According to the ministry, a total of 33 suspected cases have been recorded since the outbreak was declared on 18 October 2025. Out of 32 individuals tested, 30 returned negative results, while two cases were laboratory-confirmed and one was classified as probable. All three cases were detected in the Swakopmund district of the Erongo Region.
Health officials confirmed that the two confirmed patients have recovered and were discharged from isolation. The probable case did not require hospitalisation. No Mpox-related deaths have been recorded in the country to date.
Although the outbreak remains concentrated in the Erongo Region, several other districts reported suspected cases, including Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Andara, Keetmanshoop, Grootfontein, Khorixas, Gobabis, Mariental, Otjiwarongo, Walvis Bay, and Oshakati. All these cases tested negative.
Contact tracing efforts are nearing completion, with 52 out of 53 identified contacts having completed their 21-day monitoring period.
The Ministry reports that national response activities remain active. These include case management, laboratory coordination, surveillance, community engagement, mental health and psychosocial support, and the readiness of isolation facilities across all state hospitals.
Health authorities continue urging the public to remain vigilant and to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms consistent with Mpox.
