9 Jun 2025

Important Update for EPHA Members: M-Pox (Monkeypox) Situation in Ethiopia

Dear Esteemed Members of the Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA),
We would like to inform you about the recent developments regarding the M-Pox (Monkeypox) outbreak in Ethiopia, and the critical efforts underway to control its spread.

🦠 Current Epidemiological Situation

  • As of May 31, 2025, Ethiopia has reported six confirmed cases of M-Pox.
  • One M-Pox-related death has also been recorded.
  • The initial cases were identified in Moyale, Oromia region, near the Kenyan border. The affected individuals include a 21-day-old infant and the child’s parents.

🛡️ National Response Efforts
The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have activated a national emergency response, which includes the following:

  1. Enhanced Surveillance and Contact Tracing
    • Rapid response teams have been deployed to trace contacts and monitor potential new infections.
  2. Strengthening Laboratory Capacity
    • Expanded efforts to improve diagnostic infrastructure and capacity for timely testing.
  3. Public Awareness Campaigns
    • National education campaigns are being rolled out to increase public understanding of M-Pox symptoms, modes of transmission, and preventive measures.
  4. International Collaboration
    • The MoH and EPHI are working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC to ensure evidence-based response strategies and resource mobilization.

📣 Call to Action for EPHA Members

We encourage all EPHA members to actively participate in the national response by:

  • Staying updated on the latest scientific and policy developments.
  • Supporting community-level health education and risk communication efforts.
  • Promptly reporting any suspected M-Pox cases to the appropriate health authorities.

Your continued dedication and expertise are vital to Ethiopia’s efforts to control and eliminate the spread of M-Pox.

🔗 Additional Resources


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With appreciation,
Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA)
Committed to advancing public health in Ethiopia

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