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Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health has reported 14 new cases of Mpox and a total of 14 deaths as of Monday afternoon.
The latest update, released at 3:00 PM on Monday May 19, 2025 indicates a cumulative total of 2,648 confirmed cases across the country.
Currently, there are 1,687 active cases, while 265 individuals have recovered since the last report, bringing the total number of recoveries to 947.
The breakdown of confirmed cases by district is as follows:
- Bonthe: 14
- Bombali: 136
- Falaba: 4
- Kailahun: 7
- Kambia: 7
- Karene: 4
- Kono: 34
- Kenema: 37
- Koinadugu: 20
- Moyamba: 5
- Port Loko: 58
- Pujehun: 7
- Tonkolili: 15
- Western Rural: 556
- Western Urban: 1,720
The gender distribution of confirmed cases shows that there are 1,380 males and 1,268 females.
In a related development, the Government of Sierra Leone is shifting its Mpox response strategy from home-based care to facility-based treatment following a significant increase in cases.
To address the escalating outbreak, the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) recently inspected a newly established Mpox Treatment Center at the Police Training School (PTS) in Hastings. The facility is designed to safely manage and treat confirmed Mpox cases before patient admissions commence.
The Ministry of Health and the NPHA continue to urge the public to follow health guidelines, promptly report any suspected cases, and support ongoing efforts to contain the Mpox outbreak. Citizens are urged to rely on official sources for accurate information, directing inquiries to the National Public Health Agency’s website: www.npha.gov.sl. Anyone seeking assistance or wishing to report potential cases are advised to call 117.
