Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) have released the latest update on the country’s monkeypox situation, confirming one new case as of 3:00 PM on Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

This brings the total confirmed cumulative cases to 18. Despite the new case, health officials are reporting positive trends in recovery rates. While there were no new recoveries reported in this update, the total number of individuals who have recovered from the virus stands at 10. Importantly, there have been no deaths reported, with the death toll remaining at zero.

The single new case was recorded in an undisclosed location, and details about the infected individual have not been released to the public. The NPHA is likely conducting contact tracing and implementing measures to prevent further spread.

Of the 18 cumulative cases, the distribution across the country is as follows:

Bo: 02
Bonthé: 00
Bombali: 02
Falaba: 00
Kailahun: 00
Kambia: 00
Karene: 01
Kono: 00
Kenema: 00
Koinadugu: 00
Moyamba: 02
Port Loko: 02
Pujehun: 00
Tonkolili: 03
Western Rural: 02
Western Urban: 04

The gender distribution of cases shows 7 females and 11 males affected.

The NPHA continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and adhere to health guidelines to prevent the spread of monkeypox. They are encouraging anyone with symptoms to contact the emergency hotline at 117.