There have been no fatalities yet, but we do know that the debilitating physiological (and social shunning) after-effects, even after recovery -- can last two to three years. Here's the latest (from ReliefWeb) -- and a bit:
. . .Madagascar is experiencing its first documented Mpox epidemic (clade 1b), which began in epidemiological week 51 of 2025 (end December 2025) and continues as an active outbreak. As of the latest situation report dated 12 January 2026, the country has recorded 228 total cases (24 confirmed by laboratory testing and 204 suspected cases) with zero deaths reported among both confirmed and suspected cases. . . .
The outbreak originated and remains heavily concentrated in Boeny region, specifically Mahajanga I district, which accounts for 150 of the 228 cases (66% of national burden) with 17 of the 24 laboratory-confirmed cases.
Geographic expansion has occurred progressively since the initial detection, with cases now reported across 16 of Madagascar's 23 regions including the capital region Analamanga. . . .
Now you know -- and USAID is -- as ever, sidelined. Onward -- to shovel, again this morning. . . grin.
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