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Mpox Outbreak in Uganda - Daily Situation Update, 29 December 2024

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Key Highlights

• 158 days since the start of the outbreak

• No new deaths, CFR 0.4%

• New cases; Kampala (44), Mukono (04), Lira (02), Otuke (02)

• Majority of the cases are males 58%

• The age group (19-39) are the most affected 63% • GKMA contributes 71% of the total case load

• Otuke district reported an Mpox case for the first time since the start of the outbreak

• **Two cases from Wakiso and Kampala have been dropped after reclassification