Rio de Janeiro Mpox cases surge 77% in 2026, 211 reported

Rio de Janeiro has recorded 211 Mpox cases in 2026, a 77% increase over the 119 cases confirmed in all of 2025. The sharp rise suggests a potential outbreak or improved surveillance, but the source does not specify the time period within 2026 or the severity of cases. This signals a possible public health concern in Brazil, though the global context and response measures remain unclear.

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